The twinning committee between Quéven and Dunmanway, Ireland, held its general meeting on Friday, October 16, 2026. Solange Evenou, the chairwoman, discussed upcoming events.

In Togo, the Bas-Mono 1 municipality, located in the Maritime Region, has launched the process of drafting its Municipal Development Plan (MDP). This strategic document is intended to identify the priority needs of the population, define the actions to be taken, and mobilize the resources necessary to carry out local development projects.

The Oyo Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CEO) is launching the third edition of its national research fellowship program for Congolese students enrolled in Master’s 2 or doctoral programs at public institutions of higher education, as well as postaffiliated with a research institution.

The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) invites socio-economic stakeholders to join the business network of its International Francophone Mobility and Employability Program (PIMEF).

On Wednesday, the Federal Council released a draft bill for public comment aimed at strengthening the political rights of people with disabilities at the federal level.

The Sougé-le-Ganelon Sister City Committee will host the first-ever puzzle contest open to adults and children on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

The municipality of Hamady Ounaré, in the Kanel Department (northeast), has provided school supplies to all schools in the municipality as part of its efforts to support the start of the school year.

The Volovat-Burla Sister City Association is already planning its upcoming events. Members gathered on Friday, October 9, at the Henri-Victor-Mallard Hall for the general meeting, where they discussed, among other things, the events that will mark the coming year.

A multidisciplinary medical outreach program was organized from October 10 to 12 to benefit residents of the mountainous areas of Errachidia Province, with the aim of bringing health care closer to this segment of society.

The municipality has signed a partnership agreement with the Actiom association to offer a low-cost, group-based, mutual health insurance plan. Individual consultation sessions and an informational meeting are scheduled to assist residents.

A new sister-city partnership with Montesquieu-des-Albères to bring history to life and bridge the gap between generations.

The Minister Delegate for the Budget and the Civil Service, in collaboration with the Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, who is responsible for the national artificial intelligence strategy, is launching the presidential initiative “National Award for Administrative Simplification.”

After several years marked by a slowdown in exchanges, the sister-city relationship between Pamiers and Crailsheim aims to regain momentum. Meeting in Germany a few days ago, elected officials and community leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural, athletic, and civic ties between the two cities, placing young people and community organizations at the heart of this effort.

The prefect of the Gontougo region and prefect of the Bondoukou department, Kouadio Gbongbo André, rallied artisanal miners and stakeholders in the gold sector to combat illegal gold mining on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the prefecture, with the aim of ensuring compliance with the mining moratorium and the Ivorian Mining Code.

The "Second Chance Schools—New Generation" program was launched on Thursday in the province of Rehamna, as part of the ongoing efforts of the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) to combat school dropout rates and promote social and professional integration, as well as adaptation to the real needs of the job market.

With the support of the Dinan-Abstatt sister city committee, André Pasquet, a 20-year-old student from Dinan, completed several internships in the small town in southern Germany. This experience reinforced his decision to pursue his third year of undergraduate studies at a university across the Rhine.

In Togo, the 2026 edition of “Local Consumption Month” was officially launched on Tuesday, October 6, in Lomé. Scheduled to run through October 31, this year’s initiative emphasizes the role of local consumption in regional integration and the strengthening of economic sovereignty.

The Beninese government is injecting new momentum into the promotion of domestic production. This Thursday, October 1, 2026, marks the official kickoff of the 7th edition of “Local Consumption Month,” highlighted by a strategic field visit by the Minister of Domestic Trade and Economic Formalization, Ms. Shadiya Alimatou ASSOUMAN, to the heart of the Glo-Djigbé (GDIZ) industrial hub. This visit underscores the shift toward heavy industry and the development of Benin’s natural mineral resources.

The Plaine-Haute Sister City Committee organized its traditional takeout meal this past weekend, October 3. On the menu: roast pork and potatoes with bacon.

Dominik Hartmann, a chef from Schwyz who specializes in exclusively vegetarian cuisine, was named "Chef of the Year 2027" by Gault & Millau.