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Enrico Berlinguer, born on May 25, 1922 in Sassari, Sardinia, and died on June 11, 1984 in Padua, Veneto, was the general secretary of the Italian Communist Party (PCI) from 1972 until his death. He was above all the inspiration for the Eurocommunist movement, which was distinguished by its independence from the Soviet Union, which he was able to demonstrate from the 1970s. A visionary, he was at the origin of a historic compromise with the Christian Democracy that was not without influence on the evolution of all the communist parties, starting with that of the USSR… He is at the origin of the Italian Democratic Party, a center-left party. Interview by Antonella Di Pietro by Gianni CUPERLO, in LAB politiche e culture. Bologna, January 15, 2025

Since Samuel Huntington's 1996 publication of the "Clash of Civilizations" - which is not just a theory, but an observable phenomenon that shapes international relations - several events have reinforced the idea that conflicts between civilizations often exacerbated by cultural, ethnic, religious and historical differences, rather than ideological struggles, have become prevalent. This reflection proposes to question the capacities of the Francophonie to constitute a performative alternative to the clash of civilizations considered as such or in synergy with other types of equally problematic shocks. / Paris, December 14, 2024

The 19th Summit of the Francophonie was therefore held in France, at the beginning of October, in the presence of around fifty heads of state and government. The major French media felt obliged to ignore a Summit that demonstrated, once again, France's perfect mastery in hosting and organizing such international events. Ignorance and behavior, whatever the criticisms made of the governance of the OIF, were particularly poorly perceived by the many delegations present and in the countries concerned, particularly in French-speaking Africa, including in the largest country of the Francophonie: Congo DRC. / PH / October 28, 2024

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) struggles to restore peace, a new initiative may offer a glimmer of hope for resolving the conflict. On March 18, 2025, direct peace negotiations will begin in Luanda, Angola, between the Congolese government and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group. These talks, which facilitate dialogue between the two sides, represent a significant turning point in the search for peace in the eastern part of the country. Yet the DRC is in the grip of a deep and protracted crisis, the result of decades of political failure, foreign interference, and systematic exploitation of its natural and human resources. / Tina Wangelu, March 17, 2025.

Executive Secretary of the 9th World Water Forum, President of the Global Water Partnership West Africa and Co-President of I-Dialogos, Abdoulaye Sene is sounding the alarm to accelerate integrated water resources management, against a backdrop of global warming and demographic pressure. “Ensure access to water and sanitation for all and ensure sustainable management of water resources” is Goal No. 6 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015 by the UN General Assembly. However, we are far from the mark and this goal is moving further away every day… Interview In Forbes Africa Dec 2024/January 2025

Peggy FEEHAN is the executive director of CODOFIL in LAFAYETTE. Firmly committed to promoting the Francophonie, in collaboration with the Centre des francophonies des Amériques, she is also a member of the board of directors. She plays an important role in promoting the French language in LOUISIANA and helps to raise awareness of this community within international bodies. Peggy participated in the events organized from October 2 to 6, in Villers-Cotterêts and in Paris, on the occasion of the International Summit of the Francophonie / Interview with Jean-Claude MAIRAL, co-president of I-Dialogos / updated on January 6, 2025

On October 9, the 3rd Edition of the Colloquium on Media and Information Education was held in MONTREAL. It was organized by Patrick White of the UQAM Media School and Marc Pinelli of the Globe-Reporters Association and the I-Dialogos Think Tank. More than a dozen panelists presented their work at the Judith Jasmin Pavilion of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) with speakers from Quebec, France and private survey organizations, as well as EMI training centers in Yaoundé (Cameroon) and Tananarive (Madagascar). Paris, November 20, 2024.

Viewed from Casablanca, Tunis, Tripoli, Cairo, Khartoum, Riyadh or even from certain districts of Paris, London or Rome, the biased analyses of what is happening in Gaza broadcast by the major international media platforms have the same effect as each aggression carried out by the war machine of the government of Benjamin Netanyahu and its religious and far-right allies against the Palestinian people. It is clear that the majority of Western media ignore the most basic rules of journalism. / Correspondence from the famous Moroccan journalist, Taieb CHADI / Casablanca, October 8, 2024

Mayotte is dramatically at the heart of the news again. It is high time to open our eyes to the tremendous potential of the overseas territories and the Francophonie for France. The interview I conducted with Bruno Girard, from the University of Mayotte on April 17, allows us to understand the situation of the island, its challenges, its potential and the projects and development paths to be implemented. I hope that I will soon be able, when communications are restored, to express our gratitude to him for his thoughts, which with the tragedy suffered by the inhabitants, are very relevant for the future, once reconstruction has begun. Jean-Claude Mairal, November 2, 2024

"I came here to assure you of one thing, that we will win and that our victory will be total. What is happening is not a clash of civilizations, but a war between barbarism and civilization." These terrifying statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the American Congress on July 24, 2024, about the situation in a region that saw the emergence of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim religions, particularly shocked Miario CHIARO, director of the Italian Catholic magazine "Testimoni". Bologna / October 17, 2024 / In Lab politiche et culture.

For 24 years, Allier, supported by the Association Pays d'Allier-Uvurkhangaï (APAU), has been engaged in a partnership with the Mongolian province of Uvurkhangaï. A cooperation in which the Francophonie is not forgotten. The fact that a department of 335,000 inhabitants has been decorated with the highest distinction of the Mongolian Republic could only lead us to meet the protagonists of this cooperation, Véronique Hérupé, in charge of international cooperation at the Allier Departmental Council, and Fabrice Dubusset, director at the Compagnie Processus zèbre, partner of this cooperation / 22.11.2024

India, which is also one of the fastest growing economies, has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 35% compared to 2005 levels, and increased the share of electricity produced from non-fossil fuel sources to 40% by 2030 and even well before. But India also remains highly vulnerable to climate change. More than 80% of its population lives in risk areas. Rising temperatures and natural upheavals are leading to major crises affecting livelihoods and food security, while socio-economic disparities are still very high. / Augustin Brutus JAYKUMAR, Pondicherry, September 25, 2024