Morocco/Oriental Region: Launch of the Morocco-Belgium Cooperation Program 2024-2029

On Thursday, the Wilaya of the Oriental region hosted the official signing ceremony for the memorandum of understanding relating to the implementation of the Moroccan-Belgian Cooperation Program 2024-2029 in the region.

Benin/ ANCB and AIMF facilitate the inclusion of the Diaspora in the development of Benin's Territories

(Mayor of Cotonou, President of ANCB and Vice-President of AIMF praised for positioning these three Beninese cities)

Canada/Family Policy: Amos consults the public with a new online tool

The Town of Amos is using a brand new tool to consult the population as part of the renewal of its Family and Seniors Policy 2026-2030.

Côte d'Ivoire/Retour sur les 2èmes Assises internationales des médecines traditionnelles: vers l'intégration des pratiques traditionnelles et modernes

From September 16 to 18, 2024, Abidjan's Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny hosted the 2nd edition of the Assises Internationales des Médecines Traditionnelles. Organized by the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), the Réseau des Académies des Sciences Africaines (NASAC), the Académie des Sciences, des Arts, des Cultures d'Afrique et des Diasporas Africaines (ASCAD), and the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), this major event brought together experts from across the African continent to discuss the integration of traditional and modern medicines.

Togo: regional councillors receive training in local governance

In Togo, the Agence nationale de formation des collectivités territoriales (ANFCT) launched a series of training courses for the country's regional authorities in Dapaong on Monday February 17, 2025. This initiative mainly concerns the new regional councillors, installed last January, as well as their general secretaries, reports ATOP.

France/The Sorbiers Twinning Committee supports Ukrainian culture

A literary exhibition and cultural event highlight the richness of Ukrainian culture in Sorbiers. Through books and readings, this initiative pays tribute to cultural resistance in the face of conflict.

Congo/ Training: AUF-Congo strengthens students' digital skills

The workshop organized by the national office of the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF-Congo), from February 19 to 21 in Brazzaville, aims to update the knowledge of some thirty students from member institutions of the aforementioned agency in the field of digital data analysis.

The Climate Fresco: a fun, collaborative experience

On February 15, 2025, the AUF - Asia-Pacific, in partnership with the Fresque du Climat, the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) and the Hanoi Polytechnic Institute (HUST), organized a unique and interactive session dedicated to understanding climate change at the Campus Numérique Francophone (CNF) in Hanoi.

France/ Circular economy and inclusion: Renée transforms local consumption in Artigues-près-Bordeaux

Renée, a pioneer of the local circular economy, has inaugurated a unique space in Artigues-près-Bordeaux. Her 700 m² workshop-store offers innovative solutions for more sustainable and inclusive consumption.

Vietnam/ Digital transformation accelerates in Hô Chi Minh City's hospitals

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Health Department, to date, most hospitals have applied numerous digital tools to optimize the medical examination and treatment process, helping to modernize the city's healthcare system, serving the population more effectively.

Belgium/Haute-Sambre: dozens of volunteers survey beavers

It's become an annual habit along the Haute-Sambre. Nature lovers carry out a census of the beavers that have reestablished themselves in the region over the last twenty years.

Cote d'Ivoire/ Unicef donates rolling stock to Tchologo regional youth office

Unicef donated three motorcycles to the Tchologo regional office of the Ministry of Youth Promotion, Professional Integration and Civic Service on Thursday February 6, 2025 in Ferkessédougou.

Morocco/Fez: Morocco and Turkey consolidate their cooperation on personal data protection

On Monday in Fez, the National Data Protection Supervisory Commission (CNDP) and the Turkish Data Protection Authority (KVKK) signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening their cooperation in this area.

Benin/New services at ANIP: The e-services.anip.bj platform now launched to improve the quality of identification data in Benin

On Friday February 14, 2025, the Fleuve Jaune room at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a press conference marked by significant announcements from the Agence Nationale d'Identification des Personnes (ANIP). At the head of this initiative was Mr. Aristide ADJINACOU GNAHOUI. On this occasion, the Managing Director of ANIP presented new measures designed to optimize the Agency's services and improve the quality of identification data in Benin.

Burkina/ Imports and exports: The "Sylvie 2" platform is now operational

The Directorate General of Customs (DGD) and the Société de gestion de la plateforme Sylvie (SOGESY) have officially launched the new version of the Virtual Liaison System for import and export operations (Sylvie). Called Sylvie 2, this platform offers innovative services. The launch ceremony took place this Monday, February 17, 2025, in Ouagadougou.

Canada/ Gaspé takes strategic planning one step further

The Town of Gaspé is moving ahead with its strategic planning project for the next 10 years. The results of the extensive citizen consultation launched last autumn have just been published.

France/ NOTE AUX COLLECTIVITÉS TERRITORIALES - Publication of calls for projects General, Armenia and France-Lebanon

The Generalist, Armenia and Franco-Lebanese calls for projects have been published on the France Diplomatie website.

Congo/ Entrepreneurship: the "Loboko ya patriarche" campaign targets 500,000 workers

The general coordinator of Génération auto-entrepreneur (GAE), Digne Elvis Tsalissan Okombi, launched the "Loboko ya patriarche" campaign in Brazzaville on February 16, handing out work tools to 1,000 young workers in various informal sectors.

Togo: the State structures consultation between the administration and local authorities

In Togo, decentralization continues with a project to create regional administrative conferences (CAR) and prefectoral administrative conferences (CAP).

France/ For the 40th anniversary of the Mayet twinning, host families are sought

Around 80 German guests are expected in Mayet from May 29 to June 1, 2025 for the 40th anniversary of the twinning committee with Lichtenau. Host families are sought.

Belgium/Digital twins: your virtual clone for better care and a healthier life

A digital twin is a virtual copy of an object, machine, car or aircraft engine. It can be used to check wear and tear, operation and predict breakdowns. This technology has been used for decades in industry.

SENEGAL-COLLECTIVITES-DEVELOPPEMENT-STRATEGIE / A Forum to popularize and implement the Ndiédieng Development Plan

On Saturday, Balla Moussa Fofana, Minister of Urban Planning, Territorial Collectivities and Regional Development, launched the work of the forum for the popularization and implementation of the Communal Development Plan (PDC) of Ndiédieng, in the Kaolack region (center).

France/ Ecological transition and sustainable development: this local association has new plans for 2025

Committed to the environment, the Poppies of Vexin Normand took stock at their general meeting on Friday January 31, 2025, in Gasny (Eure).

Switzerland/ Nearly a ton of hygiene articles distributed in Valais by the Red Cross

In the wake of the "2x Noël" solidarity campaign, the Crois Rouge Valais collected 390 tonnes of food and hygiene products, which will be redistributed to families in the Valais.

Canada/A further step towards the new town of La Pocatière

On Thursday evening, La Pocatière, Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière and Sainte-Onésime-d'Ixworth reached a new milestone in the municipal merger process.

Congo/ Sustainable development: Congo and UNDP work to preserve biodiversity

From February 6 to 8, the Ministry of the Environment, Sustainable Development and the Congo Basin, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), organized a workshop in Brazzaville on biodiversity preservation in relation to global commitments linked to the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).

Togo - Guinea/ The Universities of Lomé and Kindia in Guinea sign a partnership agreement

The University of Lomé (UL) and the University of Kindia in Guinea Conakry are now linked by a partnership. Last weekend in Lomé, they signed an agreement initialled by Adama Mawulé Kpodar, President of the University of Lomé, and Akoye Massa Zoumanigui, Rector of the University of Kindia.

France/ After an extraordinary year, the Villers-Bocage twinning committee goes to England for 4 days

After a 2024 marked by the 80th anniversary of D-Day and its own 50th anniversary, the Villers-Bocage/Bampton Twinning Committee presented its 2025 program.

Algeria/ Etusa to launch a vehicle inspection service on February 16

In a press release issued on Wednesday, Etusa, Algiers' public urban and suburban transport company, announced the launch of a vehicle technical inspection service from February 16, as part of the diversification of its activities.

Belgium/New medical services in Wavre: emergency care outside the hospital

It's happened to many of us: spending 3,4,5 hours in a hospital emergency room. It's a frustrating experience for patients and carers alike. In response to this tension, a new type of structure has opened in Wavre. Urg Anytime can provide a number of treatments at short notice.

Vietnam/ Cashless payment system and green public services

Hô Chi Minh City's metro N°1 (HURC1) limited liability company (EURL), Mastercard and Samsung Vietnam Electronics announced on February 12 their partnership to promote a cashless payment system and environmentally-friendly public services along the city's metro N°1 line (Bên Thành - Suôi Tiên).

France/ A new association to strengthen the local economy on the island of Groix

Morocco/Imilchil: The mobile hospital continues to provide medical services to the population

The mobile hospital deployed last Friday in Imilchil, in the province of Midelt, is continuing to provide medical services to the population of this region, which has to contend with the harsh cold and snowfalls that make it difficult to get around at this time of year.

Exclusive Interview with Joaquim Tivoukou, "L'Étoile Panafricaine qui Éclaire le Grand & le Petit Écran" (in French)

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