As part of the Congo Basin Innovation Days, the Burotop Iris Foundation, headed by Diana Attye, presented in Brazzaville the innovative projects of ten young women selected after training to boost their creative initiatives.
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On September 26 and 27, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Savannakhet (Laos), in cooperation with the Vietnamese STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Alliance and the Education and Training Department of Lang Son province, organized a seminar and practical sessions on STEM education and robotics, in the town of Kaysone Phomvihane, Savannakhet province.
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As part of the "Rencontres de la Commission nationale de la coopération décentralisée", the Delegation for Local Authorities and Civil Society (DCTCIV) organized a webinar entitled "Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), Summit of Cities and Coastal Regions: what lessons?" on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in the presence of :
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The City of Brussels has decided to launch a vast program to renovate and maintain its emblematic fountains, announced First Alderman Florence Frelinx (MR), in charge of historical heritage, on Tuesday.
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The "Nataal Ngaye" program implementation committee, in partnership with the Ndiffif youth association, has reforested 150 trees in the commune of Pire and attached villages, as part of a community reforestation operation.
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From September 29 to October 1, 2025, 36 French teachers from member institutions of the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) in Cambodia gathered in Kampot to take part in a train-the-trainer workshop entitled "Integrating artificial intelligence to diversify pedagogical approaches and better meet learners' needs".
Read moreThe DCTCIV invites interested local authorities to take part in the OECD survey on the impact of decentralized development cooperation.
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In Togo, the 2024-2025 coffee and cocoa marketing campaign saw a further increase in volumes compared with the previous campaign. The results were presented by the Comité de Coordination de la Filière Café-Cacao (CCFCC), at the launch of the 2025-2026 sales operation, last weekend in Kpalimé.
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The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Montérégie-Est has launched the second phase of its New Parents project with the release of 18 new virtual teaching capsules for parents, families and loved ones.
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The municipality of Caudan signed a new partnership agreement with the Association musicale de Caudan on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
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It was a unique experience for CEGEP students on Thursday, September 25, aboard an oceanographic research vessel. The ship Coriolis II dropped anchor in Gaspé for the day.
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The twinning arrangement between the towns of Flers and Poundou in Burkina-Faso has been suspended due to the difficulty of exchanges. However, the town decided to create a dedicated space.
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Enabel supports the government in its efforts to ensure quality education in Burkina Faso. As part of its actions, the agency has provided technical and financial support to facilitate the holding of a consultation framework between decentralized education structures and partners working in the field of education, literacy and training in the Nakambé region (formerly Centre-Est). The opening ceremony was held on Wednesday September 24, 2025, in Koupéla.
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Created in 2022 by the AUF, the Association Internationale des Clubs Leaders Étudiants Francophones (AICLEF) today brings together over 200 clubs in 60 countries, making it one of the largest student associations in the world and the largest in the French-speaking world. AICLEF clubs go far beyond a simple associative framework: they train students in the values of citizenship, encourage francophone mobility, foster commitment and solidarity, and stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit.
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In Quartier d'Orléans, pride was evident on every face. Five adults received their French language diplomas (DELF) as part of the Journées nationales d'action contre l'illettrisme 2025. A modest but meaningful ceremony, organized by Jielle Formation, in the presence of prefect Cyrille Le Vély, Collectivité vice-president Dominique Louisy and vice-rector Harry Christophe.
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As part of its working visit to Vietnam, a delegation from the Pasaxon newspaper - the official organ of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party - led by Vansay Tavinyan, Vice-Chief of the Central Committee's Propaganda and Ideological Training Department and editor-in-chief of the newspaper, held numerous meetings and working sessions with Vietnamese press and propaganda organizations.
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Taking place from September 26 to 28, Matrimony Days aims to put the spotlight on a whole area of women's heritage.
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The Republic of Benin today reveals the new visual identity of its country brand, marking a historic step in the enhancement of its image on the international stage. Conceived as a bridge between heritage and modernity, this visual identity reflects the very essence of Benin: a nation proud of its past, open to the future and aware of the unique richness of its culture.
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On Monday September 22, Marseille town hall announced its twinning with the West Bank town of Bethlehem. The announcement came on the same day as France's recognition of the State of Palestine.
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A project by the Commission de services régionaux de la Péninsule acadienne to combat food insecurity will benefit from $188,000 in funding from the federal government.
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At the end of last week, Togo adopted a citizen engagement strategy for the implementation of the Projet d'Amélioration de la Sécurité Hydrique en Milieu Urbain (PASH-MUT). This document defines a series of actions designed to ensure the project's inclusive implementation.
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Heza Botto embodies the new generation of actors for whom diversity is not a keyword, but a reality. With his rare elegance, Heza Botto is one of the rising voices of contemporary acting. With a rare elegance, Heza Botto has established himself as one of the rising voices of contemporary acting. Between his multiple cultural heritages and his desire to tell universal stories, he has forged a singular career path in which each role becomes an exploration.
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This weekend's Heritage Days offered a wealth of discoveries. And in Brussels, art deco was in the spotlight this year. Art deco can sometimes be found where you least expect it, and even in the most surprising places. Not least... in cemeteries.
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On Saturday, Sinna Amadou Gaye, Managing Director of the Agence nationale pour la promotion de l'emploi des jeunes (ANPEJ), officially launched a program to boost the employability of young people and women in the Kaolack department (center).
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The twinning arrangement between Grenoble-Vienne and Brazzaville is gaining new momentum. Officially signed in 2021, it is rooted in a long tradition of exchanges and is now opening up in many areas: pastoral care, teaching, organization, parish life. For Brazzaville, it's an opportunity to draw inspiration from an older Church and consolidate its identity in the face of religious challenges. For Grenoble, the encounter with a young, dynamic Church brings freshness and missionary boldness. More than an institutional agreement, this twinning is a genuine spiritual adventure, destined to renew the way we live and proclaim the Gospel.
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As part of the Fonds Équipe France project "Start-Up 237: 100 projects made in Cameroon", the French Embassy in Cameroon and the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) are conducting a series of visits to beneficiaries.
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Malaria remains one of the main causes of mortality in Chad, particularly among children and pregnant women. According to the Ministry of Public Health, thousands of cases are recorded every year, putting a strain on the health system. Faced with this scourge, the health authorities and their partners are focusing on awareness-raising and community-based prevention as major levers.
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As the municipal campaign gets underway today, Quebec City and Lévis will be testing new tools to make it easier for voters to cast their ballots. The former will post information about the candidates on its website, while the latter will use ballots featuring photographs of the candidates for mayor and councillor.
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Following the success of previous editions of the Summer University for Students, Rangsit University and the CNF - CEF Bangkok, in collaboration with the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, the French Embassy in Thailand and the Centre Régional Francophone pour l'Asie et le Pacifique, organized the Summer University for French-speaking high school and university students in Asia-Pacific 2025 from September 2 to 8.
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To mark the 42nd European Heritage Days on September 20 and 21, the Venerque Heritage Association is organizing an exhibition on the theme of twinning at the TerraViva cultural center.
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On September 18 and 19, 2025, the Sofitel Hôtel in Cotonou hosted a high-level sub-regional dialogue on peace architectures, focusing on strengthening governance and peacebuilding mechanisms in West Africa. The official opening ceremony was presided over by the Minister of the Interior and Public Security, Mr. Alassane SEIDOU, in the presence of the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System in Benin, as well as a host of guests and participants from the sub-region.
Read more"Diplomacy is not only played out in embassies and international bodies, it is also played out in the territories." - Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, speech at the launch of the Citizen Diplomatic Reserve, July 3, 2025.
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The 18 cemeteries in Beauraing and the surrounding villages have been changing over the last few years. Mineral is gradually being replaced by vegetation. Gone are the gravel paths, replaced by grass and sedum. A communal project that will soon be fully implemented and adapted to changing phytosanitary standards.
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An awareness-raising meeting on the theme of "the right of access to information" was held on Tuesday in Oujda, on the initiative of the association Pionniers du changement pour le développement et la culture.
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