On Tuesday, sixty-seven women from the Kédougou region (east) participated in an awareness-raising session as part of the “Strengthening Resilience in Border Areas (RéZo)” program, which focuses on social and health protection.
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In Saint-Thibault, the Sensas game room is now a partner of Handmirable. With every game played, players will help raise funds for this Latignac-based organization.
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This year’s Chocolatissimo, Neuchâtel’s chocolate festival, was a huge success. Between 10,000 and 12,000 people enjoyed the activities, tours, and tastings, as well as the traditional chocolate-making contest for apprentices at the Neuchâtel Vocational Training Center (CPNE).
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Preserving and promoting local heritage is the goal of the Pays d'Eawy association in Cressy. It also works to organize nature and culture-themed outings.
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Accompanied by his colleague in charge of State Reform, Luc-Joseph Okio, the Minister of Urban Sanitation, Local Development, and Road Maintenance, Juste Désiré Mondelé, presided over activities on November 7 in Djambala, in the Plateaux Department, marking the first Saturday of the month dedicated to sanitation in the Republic of the Congo.
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In Togo, the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARCEP) aims to improve oversight of electronic equipment sold on the market and of emissions from telecommunications facilities. To this end, it plans to expand its laboratory for certifying RF (radio frequency) and SAR (specific absorption rate) equipment, against a backdrop of growing digital usage and the development of communication networks in the country.
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On November 6, at the Government Headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Lê Tiên Châu chaired a national videoconference on digital transformation in education and training. The purpose of the meeting was to assess the results achieved and identify priority measures for the coming period.
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On November 27 and 28, 2026, Parakou and Tchaourou will host the fourth edition of the Griots’ Day for Peace and the Prevention of Violent Extremism. Initiated by the Association for the Development of the Borgou Municipalities (ADECOB), this event aims to highlight the role of griots and communities in peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
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Saint-Méen is celebrating 30 years of its sister-city relationship with Thiéfosse (Vosges). This friendship between two French towns is maintained through annual exchanges and festive events, including a kig ha farz held on Sunday, November 15.
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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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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.
Read moreThe 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.”
Read moreThe 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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