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Mother tongue education as a lever for learning and equity
Around the world, millions of children begin school in a language they do not understand. In French-speaking Africa, fewer than one in five children receive early instruction in a language they unders...
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Caring for those who care: training health workers in Mozambique
In Matola, Mozambique, health workers are being trained to improve palliative care and support caregivers. This comprehensive approach combines health care, psychosocial support, and women’s economic...
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World Bank and AFD: co-financing scales up in Morocco
On 11 February, Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the World Bank will meet in Morocco to promote “The Power of Co-financing” – a model set to expand as international aid becomes scarcer and...
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Djibouti: transforming the Layabley-Moustiquaire neighborhood
In Balbala, home to more than half of Djibouti’s population, the Layabley-Moustiquaire neighborhood is undergoing a transformation. A new road and bridge are improving access to the area, alongside up...
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Artificial intelligence, a driving force for change in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only disrupting the technology sector, it is already reshaping the future of Africa. AI is providing solutions to Africa’s major social, economic and environmental...
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The renewal of urban public transport in Africa
After decades dominated by informal modes of transport – such as minibuses and motorcycle taxis – the African continent has, since the 2010s, been undergoing a real transformation in urban public tran...
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Kenya and AFD Group sign host country agreement
The host country agreement signed with Kenya strengthens the framework that enables AFD Group to continue mobilizing its expertise, financing and partnerships in close alignment with the country’s dev...
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Public debt looms again in sub-Saharan Africa
Public debt levels have increased significantly in sub-Saharan Africa since the late 2000s, raising concerns about over-indebtedness. The issue is examined by four experts in "L’économie africaine 202...
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Sub-Saharan Africa faces persistent demographic challenges
The vast majority of African countries are experiencing a population boom, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. While this growth could bring economic benefits, it also poses significant challenges, ac...
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Morocco: students find power and purpose through sport
Located near Casablanca, the LEAD Morocco Academy is helping children from underprivileged communities grow through football: building discipline, teamwork, and confidence for the future.
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Africa–France academic partnerships (PeA) program: Five new recipients
The Academic Partnerships Africa-France (PeA) program has just announced the winners of its third edition. Five projects jointly supported by 19 African and French higher education and research instit...
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Strengthening biodiversity cooperation between India and Southern Africa
From Assam, India, to the savannas of Southern Africa, national park managers worldwide are collaborating to better protect biodiversity. The Parks & Biodiversity Partnership program, supported by AFD...
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Morocco: helping women survivors of violence reclaim their dignity
For over 20 years, the National Institution for Solidarity with Women in Distress (INSAF) has been working in Casablanca to uphold the dignity of women and children. The organization welcomes, support...
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Developing family farming without damaging primary forests in the DRC
Expertise in forest protection is one of the key strategies highlighted by AFD at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. This approach is exemplified by the Support Program for the Sustainable Development of Savanna...
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University of Lomé: Investing in entrepreneurship and innovation
The IMPACT project, a winner of the Academia Partnerships Africa - France program (PeA), is supporting the development of the Lomé Polytechnic School in Togo. Professor Edem K. Koledzi, director of th...
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Côte d’Ivoire: Yopougon’s future embodied by women
In Abidjan, the Yopougon district embodies the challenges faced by many large African cities: extreme population density, a predominantly informal economy, and persistent inequalities in access to hea...
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Youth employment and elder care: a dual challenge in Morocco
In Casablanca, the "L’Heure joyeuse" association trains young people in personal care professions through the Fapar program, with support from AFD. This program offers a tangible solution to both yout...
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The energy transition: what are the alternatives to air conditioning?
Air conditioning systems are energy-intensive and are also highly polluting. AFD is exploring and supporting alternative solutions for hospitals, schools, and homes to build a more energy-efficient, e...
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Cape Town and AFD: an exemplary partnership for sustainable coastal resilience
As part of the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC), the Deputy Mayor of Cape Town, Eddie Andrews, explains the concrete progress made through the long-term partnership between his city and AFD (Agence Françai...
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The IDBio Project: transforming biosourced wastes for more sustainable industries
The IDBio project, supported by the Academia Partnerships Africa-France Program (PeA), responds to a growing challenge in Africa: the development of renewable resources and sustainable waste managemen...
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