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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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An international collaboration co-financed by the European Union to accelerate the digital transformation of higher education in Vietnam
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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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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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An association based in Theut, which has been helping Burma's destitute children for 15 years, is redoubling its efforts by launching an appeal for donations following last Friday's earthquake. Patricia Longrée founded her non-profit organization "Enfants de Birmanie" after falling in love with the country and its people during a trip 25 years ago. The association's president has launched an appeal for financial donations on the association's Facebook page and website.
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Among other decisions, Niort's city council ratified its twinning with the town of Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, on Monday March 31, 2025.
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Berrechid - The pioneering schools program in Berrechid's public primary schools is undoubtedly proving to be a successful model, given the convincing results achieved so far in terms of improving the quality of learning and the abilities of learners.
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A few months after it became operational, the French Data Protection Authority (IPDCP) has reached a new milestone. The institution officially launched its activities on Friday March 28 in Lomé, with the kick-off of an awareness campaign.
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The "Fam" theater company, led by actor and director Ibrahima Mbaye dit "Sopé", celebrated World Theater Day on Thursday with inmates from the Rufisque women's prison.
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In 2026, the City of Quebec will redevelop rue de la Faune to add two lanes of traffic. For the rare time since its election in 2021, Mayor Marchand's party is opting to increase road capacity in the northern ring road.
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On Tuesday March 25, 2025, Cotonou played host to the official launch of phase 3 of the Accountability Program, the result of fruitful cooperation between Switzerland and the Beninese government. This new twelve-year stage, structured in three four-year phases, brought together at the Golden Tulip Hotel presidents of institutions, representatives of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), members of sectoral ministries, as well as delegates from technical and financial partners, in addition to key players from civil society. This program, which is part of a dynamic of dialogue and mutual commitment, was launched by the Minister of Justice and Legislation, Mr. Yvon DETCHENOU.
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In collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Executive Directorate of the National Council for the Fight against HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Epidemics organized a workshop in Brazzaville on March 28 to validate the report of the "IBBS" survey of the key population in the Republic of Congo.
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At the entrance to each town, a sign lists the twinned towns. But what's the point of this agreement? Le Maine Libre answers.
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Forty-two food crop growers, including 36 women, were trained on Monday March 24, 2025 at the Vavoua town hall in new market gardening techniques, as part of a program run by the Agence nationale d'appui au développement rural (ANADER) with financial and material support from the Agence de développement de la filière riz (ADERIZ).
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The Ministère de la Cybersécurité et du Numérique (MCN) has updated its 2023-2028 Sustainable Development Action Plan. In doing so, it has reaffirmed its commitments and position with regard to Quebec's environmental, economic and social challenges.
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Contact: Délégation pour les collectivités territoriales et la société civile (DCTCIV) 27 rue de la Convention, 7015 PARIS 01 43 17 62 64 │ secretariat.dgm-dctciv@diplomatie.gouv.fr
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On March 27, the Workers' Federation of the southern province of Bên Tre organized the inauguration ceremony of a housing construction project, offering new homes to its members facing precarious living conditions.
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Casablanca - The Agence du Bassin Hydraulique du Bouregreg et de la Chaouia (ABHBC) kicked off the regional Water Class Caravan in Casablanca on Thursday, under the theme "Réfléchis: Comment agir pour économiser l'eau".
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The municipality of Lamarche has adopted a $4.3 million borrowing bylaw to renovate its town hall and fire station.
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On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the town council of Le Mans (Sarthe) formalized the twinning of the Sarthe capital with Indianapolis, USA. A marriage between two cities that host two of the world's most famous motor races.
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On Tuesday, the University of Lomé kicked off a workshop devoted to three seminars organized in China in 2024, in which Togolese delegations took part. The opening ceremony was presided over by Professor Adama Kpodar, President of the University, in the presence of Weidong Chao, Chinese Ambassador to Togo. The aim of this initiative is to share the lessons learned from these meetings, held in China at the end of 2024, with some 50 participants.
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