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Morocco / Official Launch of the VigiMobile and VigiUp Platforms to Strengthen the National Health Surveillance System

The Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS) officially launched VigiMobile and VigiUp on Wednesday in Rabat—two digital platforms designed to facilitate the reporting of adverse reactions related to medicines and health products.

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France / NOTE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS - World One Health Day: Resources for Taking Action at the Local Level

To mark World One Health Day on November 3, 2026, the Delegation for Local Authorities and Civil Society (DCTCIV) looks back on the One Health Summit held in Lyon in April 2026 and on the International Forum of Local Elected Officials and Decision-Makers, “Together for One Health at the Local Level,” held on April 6. The DCTCIV was pleased to co-organize this forum with the WHO Academy, the French Healthy Cities Network, the Les ÉcoMaires association, the Health and Environment Group—chaired by Member of Parliament Anne-Cécile Violland—as well as the cities of Lyon and Marseille.

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France/NOTE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS - Project Mindcraft - Publication of the France fact sheet

The Mindcraft project, led by the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), aims to strengthen knowledge and skills in the area of decentralized cooperation at the European level.

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Chad: FNE 2026 in Chad: Mobilization Around the National Job Fair

With the 2026 National Employment Fair (FNE) approaching, ONAPE is stepping up preparations for the event to ensure the best possible experience for job seekers and facilitate connections between them and employers.

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Benin/Promoting Children’s Right to Identity: 8,500 Birth Certificates Issued to Students

The Kpédékpo district, located in the municipality of Zagnanado (Zou Department), hosted, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the official ceremony marking the start of the distribution of birth certificates to beneficiaries of the identification and registration campaign for the National Registry of Natural Persons (RNPP). The event was presided over by Mr. Yacoubou AMADOU, Chief of Staff to the Minister of the Interior and Public Security, in the presence of Ms. Thi Hoang MAI TRAN, representative for West Africa of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), and Mr. Marius Abdon MIKPON-AÏ, Director of Civil Registration. In total, nearly 8,500 birth certificates will be made available to the targeted students in ten municipalities.

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Senegal/Matam: More Than 80 Million CFA in Equipment to Strengthen Flood Control Efforts

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) handed over to the authorities in Matam (in the north), on Monday, a shipment of equipment worth more than 80 million CFA francs, intended to strengthen their capacity to prevent and respond to emergencies, particularly floods.

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France / A twinning project between the parish of Argentan and that of Baja in Hungary

From October 19 to 23, 2026, two priests from the Hungarian city of Baja were hosted in Argentan (Orne) by the Amitiés internationales association. The association is considering establishing a sister-city relationship between the two parishes, starting in 2027.

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Togo/ Aného to Host First National Beach Sports Festival in December

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.

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France/Fouras: A Successful Luncheon Dance to Kick Off the Twinning Committee's Season

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

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Morocco / Launch of the Second Edition of the Training Program for DGAPR Civil Servants on Countering Violent Extremism

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.”

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France-Quebec Cooperation - 2027-2028 Calls for Proposals - INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR NOVEMBER 4, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. (French time)

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.

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Switzerland / More than 267,000 people on welfare in Switzerland; the number of single-parent families continues to rise

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

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France/ In Locminé, a partnership has been established between actors and a recycling center to combine solidarity and culture

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.

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Congo/Domestic Timber Sector: Sellers of sawn timber, carpenters, and cabinetmakers are expanding their knowledge

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.

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France/For 2027, the Saint-Brieuc Sister City Committee is setting its sights on Greece and Germany

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.

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Burkina Faso/Artificial Intelligence: A 30 billion CFA franc roadmap to create 5,000 specialized jobs by 2030

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.

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The 4th Francophone Student Youth Congress Against Disinformation

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.

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Chad: Opening of the Sixth Edition of the Moundou Move Festival

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.

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France/ La Mézière. A street fair to celebrate the sister city partnership with Bîrghis

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.

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France/ In Pontorson, the town-twinning team with the German city of Wassenberg is championing peace and friendship more than ever

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.

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Senegal/Taïba Ndiaye: A 10 million CFA franc grant from Tobène Power to savings and credit associations in the municipality

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.

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Benin/Public Administration: Abomey Hosts Workshop on Reorganizing the Recruitment System

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.

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Congo/CEO: Launch of the Third Edition of the National Research Fellowship Program

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.

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France/In Quéven, several events are planned by the town’s twinning committee with Dunmanway

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

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Togo/Local Development: The Bas-Mono 1 Municipality Sets Its Sights on 2036

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.

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Companies, join PIMEF, the new global network for young French-speaking talent

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).

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France/ The Sougé-le-Ganelon Sister City Committee is launching a puzzle contest to fund its trips

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

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Switzerland/ Disability: Equal Political Rights for Everyone

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.

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France/Chanverrie. The town twinning program with Romania is preparing for its July trip

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.

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Senegal/Hamady Ounaré: School Supplies for All Schools in the Municipality

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.

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Morocco/Errachidia Province: A Multidisciplinary Medical Caravan to Serve Residents of Mountainous Areas

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.

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France/La Tremblade-Ronce-les-Bains: The municipality has signed a partnership agreement with the Actiom association to provide supplemental health insurance for everyone!

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.

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France/Tourreilles. Sister Cities: Four municipalities united around Pierre Bayle

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

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Benin/National Award for Administrative Simplification: A Presidential Initiative to Modernize the Administration

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.”

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