Côte d'Ivoire/ A network launches a series of workshops for quality education in Yamoussoukro

The Réseau ivoirien pour la promotion de l'éducation pour tous (RIP-EPT) launched a series of workshops in Yamoussoukro on Tuesday June 24, 2025, focusing on three key areas for the future of the Ivorian education system

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France/ Ploufragan. Terres d'Armor reiterates its support for associations

Fourteen associations working in the field of accommodation and support responded to the social landlord's appeal. A new agreement was signed on Thursday.

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Chad: in Sarh, women's solidarity pushes back the scourges of the rains

In Sarh, southern Chad, the first showers of the season have not gone unnoticed.

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Canada/Ping-pong and picnic tables arrive on Graham Avenue, soon to be pedestrianized

The City of Winnipeg is turning its goal of re-imagining Graham Avenue into reality with the launch of a pilot project. Starting June 29, motor vehicles will have to give way to pedestrians and cyclists. The project is part of the City's efforts to revitalize the downtown core.

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Belgium/Agriculture: potato prices fall sharply on the open market

The price of potatoes on the open market has fallen to 50 euros per tonne, its lowest level for several years, according to figures from the Belgapom industry organization.

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Congo/ Civil society: OCDH strengthens association networking

Some fifty members of associations from several localities, including those in the Likouala department, are building their skills in Brazzaville on a range of topics, including networking in the associative sector.

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Morocco/Marrakech: International conference highlights Moroccan experience in women's economic empowerment

The Moroccan experience in women's economic empowerment was highlighted on Monday in Marrakech at a conference on the theme of "Women's empowerment and sustainable development", attended by representatives of national councils belonging to the International Council of Women.

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France - Canada/Deux-Sèvres: "United by three centuries of history" Niort signs a new twinning agreement with a Quebec town

Through this eighth twinning, the town, along with Chauray, aims to renew ties with Sorel-Tracy (Quebec), with whom it shares common ancestors.

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Senegal/Kébémer: 150 young people from Sagatta Gueth trained in entrepreneurship and job search techniques (mayor)

One hundred and fifty young people from Sagatta Gueth, a commune in the northern department of Kébémer, took part in a capacity-building session on Saturday, focusing on business creation and job search techniques to improve their employability, said its mayor, Asse Lô Gaydel.

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Vietnam/ Applying technologies to ensure the efficient operation of digital administration

From June 21 to 23, the city of Dà Nang and the province of Quang Nam coordinated the experimental implementation of the two-tier local government model in six new administrative units: the districts of Thanh Khê, Ngu Hành Son, the commune of Hoa Vang (Dà Nang) and the communes of Dai Lôc and Tiên Phuoc, the district of Tam Ky (Quang Nam).

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Canada/Dieppe names trails in honor of its residents

Dieppe has unveiled trail names in honor of women who have made a significant contribution to the community. The municipality's goal is to increase female representation in its toponymy.

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Togo: over 31,000 households targeted by new cash transfer program

In Togo, the government has announced a new cash transfer program for 31,450 vulnerable households across the country.

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France/Montbéliard - Around 50 Germans visit the town hall to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the town's twinning with Ludwigsburg

On June 21, a reception was held at the town hall to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the twinning of the towns of Montbéliard and Ludwigsburg. Matthis Knecht, the German mayor, was accompanied by a 50-strong delegation.

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Benin/Inauguration of the Optical Correction Center in Benin: A new horizon for the Faculty of Health Sciences

On Wednesday June 18, 2025, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) celebrated the inauguration of its Centre de Correction par Lecture Optique (CCLO), marking an important milestone in Benin's education system. In the presence of eminent personalities such as Professor Éléonore YAYI LADEKAN, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Benjamin HOUNKPATIN, Minister of Health, the Minister of Digital Affairs and Digitization, Madame Aurelie ADAM SOULE ZOUMAROU and the Minister of Social Affairs and Microfinance, Madame Véronique TOGNIFODÉ, this event testifies to Benin's commitment to academic excellence on a regional scale. The CCLO is an investment by WHO Benin of around 100,000 USD.

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France/NOTE AUX COLLECTIVITÉS TERRITORIALES - Webinaire Let's Food - Pêche nourricière et collectivités territoriales - Wednesday, July 9, 2025, online

Thanks to their in-depth knowledge of local dynamics and the skills at their disposal, local authorities have a central role to play in the sustainable management of marine resources and their development in the service of food. However, the fishing industry remains largely absent from territorial food projects (PAT), even though it represents a strategic lever for food sovereignty, local economic development and territorial resilience.

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Committed to a sustainable future: AUF French-speaking universities finalists in Green Gown Awards 2025

Laval and Sherbrooke universities (Canada), as well as Ibn Tofaïl and Mohammed VI Polytechnique universities (Morocco), all members of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), are among the 59 finalists from 27 countries for the 2025 edition of the International Green Gown Awards.

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France/ NOTE TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES - Meeting on Franco-Polish decentralized cooperation

The French Embassy in Poland and the DCTCIV invite French local authorities cooperating or wishing to cooperate with Poland to an online meeting on June 30 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Local authorities can register via the following link.

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Tunisia/National final of the 10th "My thesis in 180 seconds" competition - Tunisia

On June 14, 2025, the national final of the "Ma thèse en 180 secondes - MT180" competition was held at the University of Kairouan, revealing to the general public the promising faces of Tunisian research. At the end of this demanding competition, Mayssa Ben Aïcha, a doctoral student in public law, took first prize, winning over the jury with her clarity, pedagogy and communicative passion.

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Belgium/Charleroi: a round table discussion on housing

Around a hundred local players, all active in Charleroi's housing sector, took part in a round table discussion on Thursday, organized by the municipal authorities.

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Côte d'Ivoire/ People encouraged to practice agro-forestry to combat desertification and drought

Audrey N'gouan, Côte d'Ivoire's representative to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and Drought, encouraged people to practice agro-forestry to combat desertification and drought.

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