In Togo, the Lacs 1 municipality will host the first edition of the National Beach Sports Festival from December 24 to 26, 2026. Organized by the Togolese Association for the Promotion of Sports for All (ATPST), in partnership with the municipality, the event will feature competitions in beach soccer, beach volleyball, handball, basketball, and surfing.

The Fouras-les-Bains/Île d’Aix Sister City Committee brought together nearly 60 people at its traditional Oktoberfest lunch on October 24

The second edition of the Training Program on Combating Violent Extremism, designed for civil servants of the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR), kicked off on Wednesday in Tiflet, under the theme “Combating Violent Extremism: Strategies for Prevention, Building Resilience in Society, and Ensuring Security in Prisons.”

The Permanent Commission for Franco-Quebec Cooperation (CPCFQ) oversees the overall coordination of Franco-Quebec cooperation. It develops a biennial program based on the priorities established during the alternating meetings of the French and Quebec prime ministers and supports cooperation projects through joint mechanisms.

Some 267,300 people received economic assistance in Switzerland in 2025. An increasing number of single-parent families are turning to this assistance.

The “Le Grenier” recycling center of the Centre Morbihan Community (CMC) and the theater group “Les comédiens du Grenier” have formed a partnership in Locminé (Morbihan) to combine the circular economy, professional integration, and access to culture.

A training session for stakeholders in the domestic timber sector on identifying sawn timber species was held October 22–24 in Pointe-Noire, as part of the Project to Support the Sustainable Development of the National Lumber Sector in the Republic of the Congo (MIB Congo). The objective was to strengthen participants’ technical capacity in identifying sawn timber species, with a view to diversifying the range of species used, ensuring that each species is utilized for its best possible applications, and reducing the pressure on natural timber resources.

The Saint-Brieuc Sister City Committee is planning two trips to Greece and Germany for 2027. Since April, Jérémie Péan has been the organization’s new president.

Burkina Faso intends to accelerate its development in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) through a national roadmap covering the period 2026–2030. With a projected budget of 30 billion CFA francs, this document calls for, among other things, the creation of 5,000 specialized jobs and the training of 500 experts and 140 community leaders. In addition, the plan calls for the development of 23 experimental AI solutions across several priority sectors. These goals were presented by Dr. Yaya Traoré, Permanent Secretary for Innovation and Monitoring of Emerging Digital Technologies. This took place during a conference held on Friday, October 23, 2026, as part of the second edition of Le Faso Digital, an initiative of Lefaso.net.

On October 14 and 15, sixty students—members of the International Association of Francophone Student Leadership Clubs (AI-CLÉF) and students from Moroccan public universities—gathered for the Francophone Student Youth Congress (CJEF), a highlight of the 6th World Week of Scientific Francophonie (SMFS). On the agenda: a review of AI-CLÉF’s activities, awareness-raising on disinformation, and the first public presentation of the mapping of the Francophone sports community.

A baby and toy flea market will be held in the Cassiopée Hall on Sunday, November 8. About 40 of the 176 available spots are still open. Reservations can be made.

The sixth edition of the Moundou Move International Festival opened on Thursday, October 22, in Moundou, with the goal of promoting peace and social cohesion through music.

Tobène Power has awarded a grant of 10 million CFA francs to the Federation of Village Savings and Credit Associations (AVEC) in the municipality of Taïba Ndiaye to support women’s economic empowerment and local development.

The twinning agreement between Pontorson and the German town of Wassenberg was signed in May 1968. Since then, the committee has remained very active. On Saturday, October 17, 2026, its general meeting confirmed that the cross-border friendship remains as strong as ever.

The WADAGNI Government aims to recruit more effectively, at lower cost, and in a more attractive manner. It was in Abomey, a historic city, that the Government chose to open a new and decisive chapter for the future of the nation. On Monday, October 19, 2026, the Ministry of Budget and Public Service brought together several high-level experts from the labor sector for a strategic workshop to discuss the reorganization of the civil service recruitment system.

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

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.