Benin’s expertise in agricultural governance continues to make an impact beyond its borders. On Monday, July 13, 2026, the National Chamber of Agriculture of Benin (CNA-B) welcomed a delegation from the Business Investment and Competitiveness Project for Employment (I-COMPETE) from the Central African Republic, which had come to study the factors behind the success of Benin’s cotton sector.
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While waiting for news from its Italian sister organization, Loria, the association organized a trip to Cahors.
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As part of the project “Supporting the Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Higher Education in the Middle East,” implemented by the AUF and funded by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (France), the Lebanese University is continuing to roll out cascade training for its faculty.
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This is the wonderful surprise in the wake of the 2026 World Cup. On Sunday, during a Cabinet meeting, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the official launch of a sister-city agreement between the wilaya of Tipaza and the American city of Kansas City. This decision was made in recognition of the exceptional welcome extended to the delegation and supporters of the Fennecs during the sporting event.
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Seven Americans are currently in Cognac as part of an exchange program with the city’s sister city committee. Seven residents of Cognac will be traveling to Texas next weekend.
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Togo and Benin are continuing their efforts to streamline trade along the main cross-border corridors. Earlier this month, the Corridor Consultation Groups (CCC) reviewed progress on the Regional Agricultural Market Integration Program (PRIMA), supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), with the primary goal of increasing agricultural trade between the two countries by 30 percent.
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Night markets are returning to Bolbec on July 10 and August 14, 2026. Artisans, producers, and merchants will take over the downtown area from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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The Vietnamese capital is embarking on a new phase to develop the skills of the rural population by 2030. This strategy aims to support economic change, promote employment, and prepare local communities for the transformations brought about by urbanization and digitalization.
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The Saône-et-Loire Cancer League received a donation of 6,254 euros from Mâconnais Beaujolais Agglomération, equivalent to the amount of glass recycled in 2025.
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The National Initiative for Human Development (INDH), in the Marrakech prefecture, has strengthened its role as a driving force for promoting the social and solidarity economy (SSE) by supporting and funding income-generating projects and building the capacity of cooperatives.
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State Representative Jean-Bernard Émond announced an investment of $353,610, which will fund four schoolyard improvement projects in the region. Education Minister Sonia Lebel hopes this will provide students with environments that encourage play, physical activity, and learning.
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For more than twenty-five years, the twinning committee has been fostering relations and exchanges between the Gâtine-Racan area and the Thuringia region in Germany.
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From July 1 to 6, 2026, Wuhan University organized an international summer school on the digital preservation of cultural heritage, bringing together 31 participants, including three faculty members and five Vietnamese students from AUF member universities, the latter having been selected through a Francophone call for applications supported by Wuhan University.
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The Sandiara City Council (in western Senegal) has signed a partnership agreement with Cheikh-Anta-Diop University (UCAD) with the aim of drawing on its scientific and technical expertise in various fields, including vocational training, innovation, entrepreneurship, and environmental protection.
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The City of Trois-Pistoles is urging its residents to pull up or mow their ragweed plants before they bloom. Through a Facebook post, the City is raising awareness among its residents about this invasive plant.
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Anne Geffray, chair of the La Guerche-Brome Canton Twinning Committee.
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Vietnam is currently focusing on a strategy to develop high-quality human resources in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The goal is to train a skilled workforce in key fields, enabling the country to make rapid progress in cutting-edge technologies, particularly semiconductors and quantum technologies.
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The Sweet Pirate association welcomed about ten students enrolled in the CAP program. Four half-day sessions were organized to help the young people reconnect with the sea.
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On June 28, 2026, the Francophone Employability Center (CEF) in Phnom Penh organized a company visit to Kampong Thom for 90 students enrolled in entrepreneurship training programs at several AUF member universities in Cambodia. The trip began with a presentation and preparatory discussions on the bus, as well as the formulation of questions to ask the company.
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The Gontaud-de-Nogaret Association (Lot-et-Garonne), thanks to a donation from Groupe Alternance, will support the health clinic in the village of Éyéné, Cameroon.
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At its meeting on June 30, the Anderlecht City Council approved a new parking plan for the Bon Air neighborhood, the city announced on Friday. This measure aims to resolve a situation that has been considered problematic for several months due to a lack of legal parking spaces and illegal parking in the neighborhood.
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The twinning committee in Soliers (Calvados) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Florent Lemauviel, one of the co-directors, tells us about the association’s history, its evolution, and how the annual exchanges are organized.
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The Alberta government is planning to introduce a bill this fall to review and remove bike lanes in Edmonton and Calgary. The provincial transportation minister wants to prioritize the road network in light of population growth.
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Togo continues to strengthen its institutional cooperation with several African partners. This momentum was evident this week through two initiatives carried out in Gabon and Chad, focusing on constitutional justice and parliamentary diplomacy, respectively.
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As climate change increases the uncertainty, severity, and unpredictability of meteorological phenomena and other hydrometeorological events, strengthening capabilities in forecasting, early warning, and disaster prevention has become an urgent necessity.
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The middle school students spent a week in Modigliana at the end of April.
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The first edition of “Riima Baong Yaanbo,” an initiative dedicated to passing on traditional Moaga values to younger generations, concluded on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Ouagadougou. Over the course of two weeks, 50 students from the Wassongdo Saint-Matzig school complex were introduced to the rules of conduct, customary practices, and values of respect that form the foundation of the Moaga tradition.
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The "Entreprendre pour la solidarité" Endowment Fund is calling for proposals from organizations with projects related to employment, housing, and community life.
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At the initiative of and with funding from the French Embassy in Ethiopia and the African Union, the AUF has implemented a program to strengthen the skills of university French teachers in Ethiopia as part of the “Promotion of French in Ethiopia” project.
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Nearly a year after the implementation of the two-tier local government model, the restructuring of the administrative system has brought about significant changes in public governance, fostering a transition from a traditional administrative model to a service- and development-oriented approach at the local level.
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On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Health Minister Prof. Benjamin HOUNKPATIN took part in the graduation ceremony for the first cohort of health workers recruited as part of the “Bridging the Gaps” project. It was an emotional moment for these young health workers, who are being sent to the front lines for two years to serve in Benin’s health facilities. The event was attended by the representative of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Mr. Al-Houssaine BAH.
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The town of Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits has been twinned with The Witterings, located on the southwestern coast of Sussex, since 2000. The English twinning delegation was hosted in Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits from June 11 to 14.
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ONAPE has completed a training program for 50 young people in the tourism sector, enhancing their employability and opening up opportunities through partnerships with local hotels.
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La Remaudière’s newly elected officials presented the municipality’s many projects on June 15 during a public meeting. Here’s an overview.
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