Côte d'Ivoire/ SCOLUR project: nearly 4,100 farmers trained in good agricultural practices in all regions

The Assistant to the Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Côte d'Ivoire, in charge of programs, Dr Kanga Kouamé, affirmed on Wednesday April 02, 2025 in Guiglo, that nearly 4,100 producers have been sensitized to good agricultural practices in all regions.

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Belgium/Day center for disabled people inaugurated in Malmedy

This weekend, in the hamlet of Cligneval in Malmedy, ASBL Cadre inaugurated their new day center for people with disabilities. A center that had been awaited for 20 years. A relief for beneficiaries and volunteers alike, who can now enjoy real comfort.

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AUF-Congo: academics at a scientific publication workshop

After updating their knowledge of scientific publication at a workshop organized by the national office of the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)-Congo, the participants, all PhDs and postgraduates from member institutions of the aforementioned agency, will produce articles to apply for the summer university.

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Senegal/Kahi: over 600 people benefit from free medical consultations

On Saturday, some 664 people benefited from free medical consultations for a range of conditions and donated medicines in the commune of Kahi, in the central region of Kaffrine,

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France/Mazières-en-Gâtine. Mazières-Lesna twinning takes stock

The general meeting of the Mazières Lesna-Podlaska twinning took place on March 21. 2024 was an eventful year. Thanks to the motivation and energy of the board of directors, members and friends, several events took place in Mazières-en-Gâtine.

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La Francophonie scientifique celebrates in the Americas

Every year, during the month of March, the Francophonie takes center stage around the world. A large number of events are organized during this month. The scientific Francophonie in the Americas is also celebrated, with meetings, ceremonies, conferences and more.

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Morocco/Génération Green: Launch in Khouribga of a project to plant 720 ha of cochineal-resistant cacti

Commune de Maadna (Khouribga) - A project to plant 720 hectares of cochineal-resistant cactus in Khouribga was launched on Thursday in the rural commune of Maadna, as part of national efforts to rehabilitate the cactus sector, which has been severely affected by the spread of cochineal.

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France/In Guipavas, a round table on Franco-German twinning at the heart of a gathering of committees

On Saturday March 29, 2025, the Guipavas twinning committee welcomed representatives from other twinning committees in Finistère, in the presence of Armelle Maltey, Honorary Consul of Germany in Brest. The round-table discussion focused on Franco-German twinning.

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Congo/ Environment: Congo wants to promote local waste reduction initiatives

Delegates from civil society organizations, development partners and the Ministry of the Environment, Sustainable Development and the Congo Basin (MEDDBC) met in Brazzaville on March 29 for an awareness-raising workshop to celebrate International Zero Waste Day and highlight local waste reduction initiatives.

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Canada/Gaspé presents its 2035 plan

The Town of Gaspé unveiled its first-ever strategic plan on Thursday evening, following a public consultation held this autumn. The document will guide the town's actions over the next ten years, highlighting its rich history and natural attractions.

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France/Why Warneton contributes to Deûlémont's operating costs

Every year, the mayor of Deûlémont submits lists of operating and investment expenses to the town of Warneton, even though the two towns are closely linked.

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Burkina Faso/COP 29: The stakes of Burkina Faso's participation in this event explained to stakeholders in the Centre-West region

Koudougou, March 28, 2025 - On Friday, March 28, 2025, the conference room of the Centre-Ouest Regional Council hosted a workshop on the conclusions of COP 29, organized by the Burkinabe Red Cross in collaboration with the Permanent Secretariat of the National Council for Sustainable Development (SP/CNDD). The aim of the meeting was to explain the decisions of this international climate conference and their implications for Burkina Faso.

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Cuba/Nouvelles dynamiques de la Francophonie scientifique à Cuba

As part of the Mois de la Francophonie celebrations, AUF Americas Deputy Director Myrline Vanessa Guillaume visited Cuba from March 18 to 20. This mission, carried out at the invitation of the French Embassy, enabled the AUF to be represented at the Salon des études francophones in Havana and to meet its key partners in the country.

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Belgium/eBloom, the start-up redesigning human relations in the workplace

We're not telling you anything, the economy is making increasing use of digital technologies! And there are applications for everything: mobility, communications, commerce and leisure. Here's a figure to give you an idea of the scale: it's estimated that ICT, Information and Communication Technologies, are worth 70 billion euros in Belgium, including 18 billion in Brussels alone. Companies are born, disappear, are bought out or quietly manage their growth. Margot Wuillaume, Jasper Vandekerckhove and Marco Amory founded eBloom while still students. Their premise: companies need to provide a work environment that attracts and retains employees, and prevents absenteeism and burn-out, in the age of telecommuting.

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Algeria/ Adrar: cold storage projects with a total capacity of 20,000 m3

Several projects to build cold stores with a total storage capacity of 20,000 m3 have been selected for the wilaya of Adrar, according to representatives of the Frigomedit company.

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Vietnam/Launch of the ACCEES project

An international collaboration co-financed by the European Union to accelerate the digital transformation of higher education in Vietnam

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Canada/Discounts for land buyers in Alma's ecoresponsible industrial park

Environmentally-conscious companies will be able to benefit from special rates if they decide to locate in Alma's eco-responsible industrial park. These rates were made official at Monday night's city council meeting.

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France/Tarascon-sur-Ariège. A partnership between Com'com and the CCI

On March 28, the CCI de l'Ariège and the Communauté de communes du Pays de Tarascon renewed their partnership for a further 3 years.

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Côte d'Ivoire/Fifty young people trained in sexual and reproductive health

Fifty young U-Reporters from 11 localities in the departments of Kong, Tehini, Doropo and Bouna took part in training on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender-based violence (GBV) at a workshop held from March 20 to 25, 2025 in Kong.

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Switzerland/New agreement for terraces in small shops in Lausanne

Food shops in Lausanne will now be able to open terraces under an innovative agreement. This measure, limited to nine places per terrace, excludes the sale of alcohol and aims to boost local commerce and the urban atmosphere.

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