The French-speaking International Organisation is calling for applications for a new batch of volunteer teachers (VOIF) for the 2025/2026 academic year in Cambodia. Objectives and details of the position The main mission of volunteer teachers/trainers (VOIF) is to strengthen French language teaching through the following activities: Eligibility criteria The following criteria must be met: Application procedure Each application file must include: The deadline for applications is 15 October 2025 at 23:59:00. Link to apply Source : OIF Vanessa Ntoh

The ten semi-finalists will meet at the Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi on 4 and 5 December. There, they will present their projects to a jury of international experts. At the end of this event, five finalists will be chosen to participate in the grand final, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in 2026. Source: Milken Institute & AITN Vanessa Ntoh Each of the ten companies selected for the semi-finals receives a grant of $50,000 to develop their solution. The grand prize will award the final winner with $1 million. Two other prizes will be awarded : A prize of $250,000 for the runner-up. A special prize of $100,000 for the best use of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. The next step : the semi-finals à The ten semi-finalists will meet at the Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi on 4 and 5 December. There, they will present their projects to a jury of international experts. At the end of this event, five finalists will be chosen to participate in the grand final, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in 2026. Source: Milken Institute & AITN Vanessa Ntoh Based in India, Torchit is a social technology company that designs and manufactures affordable, AI-powered assistive technologies to enable people with disabilities to move around, become literate and gain digital independence. Toto Safi Limited (Faith Waraga) Based in Rwanda, Toto Safi is an AI-powered circular textile manufacturing platform that enables women-led tailoring cooperatives to produce reusable hygiene products such as nappies and sanitary pads at scale. The prizes Each of the ten companies selected for the semi-finals receives a grant of $50,000 to develop their solution. The grand prize will award the final winner with $1 million. Two other prizes will be awarded : A prize of $250,000 for the runner-up. A special prize of $100,000 for the best use of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. The next step : the semi-finals à The ten semi-finalists will meet at the Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi on 4 and 5 December. There, they will present their projects to a jury of international experts. At the end of this event, five finalists will be chosen to participate in the grand final, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in 2026. Source: Milken Institute & AITN Vanessa Ntoh Torchit (Hunny Bhagchandani) Based in India, Torchit is a social technology company that designs and manufactures affordable, AI-powered assistive technologies to enable people with disabilities to move around, become literate and gain digital independence. Toto Safi Limited (Faith Waraga) Based in Rwanda, Toto Safi is an AI-powered circular textile manufacturing platform that enables women-led tailoring cooperatives to produce reusable hygiene products such as nappies and sanitary pads at scale. The prizes Each of the ten companies selected for the semi-finals receives a grant of $50,000 to develop their solution. The grand prize will award the final winner with $1 million. Two other prizes will be awarded : A prize of $250,000 for the runner-up. A special prize of $100,000 for the best use of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. The next step : the semi-finals à The ten semi-finalists will meet at the Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi on 4 and 5 December. There, they will present their projects to a jury of international experts. At the end of this event, five finalists will be chosen to participate in the grand final, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in 2026. Source: Milken Institute & AITN Vanessa Ntoh Based in the United States, Thola is an AI-powered software platform that provides real-time energy monitoring, forecasting and ESG performance insights to help industrial facilities become insurable, resilient and grid-aware. Torchit (Hunny Bhagchandani) Based in India, Torchit is a social technology company that designs and manufactures affordable, AI-powered assistive technologies to enable people with disabilities to move around, become literate and gain digital independence. Toto Safi Limited (Faith Waraga) Based in Rwanda, Toto Safi is an AI-powered circular textile manufacturing platform that enables women-led tailoring cooperatives to produce reusable hygiene products such as nappies and sanitary pads at scale. The prizes Each of the ten companies selected for the semi-finals receives a grant of $50,000 to develop their solution. The grand prize will award the final winner with $1 million. Two other prizes will be awarded : A prize of $250,000 for the runner-up. A special prize of $100,000 for the best use of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. The next step : the semi-finals à The ten semi-finalists will meet at the Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit in Abu Dhabi on 4 and 5 December. There, they will present their projects to a jury of international experts. At the end of this event, five finalists will be chosen to participate in the grand final, scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in 2026. Source: Milken Institute & AITN Vanessa Ntoh Thola Inc. (Nneile Nkholise) Based in the United States, Thola is an AI-powered software platform that provides real-time energy monitoring, forecasting and ESG performance insights to help industrial facilities become insurable, resilient and grid-aware. Torchit (Hunny Bhagchandani) Based in India, Torchit is a social technology company that designs and manufactures affordable, AI-powered assistive technologies to enable people with disabilities to move around, become literate and gain digital independence. Toto Safi Limited (Faith Waraga) Based in Rwanda, Toto Safi is an AI-powered circular textile manufacturing platform that enables women-led tailoring cooperatives to produce reusable hygiene products such as nappies and sanitary pads at scale. The prizes Each of the ten companies selected for the semi-finals receives a grant of $50,000 to develop their solution. The grand prize will award the final winner with $1 million. Two other prizes will be awarded : A prize of $250,000 for the runner-up. A special prize of $100,000 for the best use of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. The next step : the semi-finals

Cameroon’s cocoa industry, a pillar of the national economy, is currently undergoing a serious crisis, threatened by a combination of critical factors: the black mould epidemic, the Anglophone conflict and the withdrawal of companies buying cocoa. According to Agence Ecofin, this sector, which generates more than 359 billion CFA francs and employs nearly one million people, could see its production fall by at least 10% this season due to this triple threat. Heavy rains between July and September 2025 led to an epidemic of black mould (Phytophthora megakarya) attacking cocoa trees, destroying a large proportion of the beans. In the most affected areas (Muyuka, Kumba), the infection rate reached 70%, and the use of counterfeit pesticides by farmers exacerbated the situation. Farmers often lose half or even almost all of their crops. Added to this threat is the Anglophone crisis that has been affecting north-western and south-western Cameroon since 2017. The numerous ghost towns and roadblocks attributed to separatist groups are paralysing economic activity, preventing producers from reaching their plantations in time and, above all, from selling their cocoa. As a result, cocoa beans are becoming scarce and more expensive, and local processors are seeing their margins decline. Local companies complain about the decline in the quality of available cocoa, which has a significant impact on revenues. Telcar Cocoa’s decision to suspend operations, citing a quality crisis, deprives farmers and processors of a key buyer, creating significant uncertainty in the market. Read also : Pallitracks, your forestry and farming traceability software Faced with these challenges, the government’s response remains inadequate, and growing insecurity is not helping matters. If concrete solutions are not found quickly, the future of Cameroonian cocoa could be seriously compromised. Source : Agence Ecofin Vanessa Ntoh

UNICEF is recruiting a Nutrition Monitoring and Information Management Officer for a one-year contract in Bujumbura (Burundi). Job responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for :– Managing information and knowledge related to the programme/projects;– Monitoring and evaluating programme/project implementation;– Strengthening national and local capacities/sustainability;– Partnerships, coordination and collaboration;– Managing information on nutrition and multisectoral coordination. Eligibility criteria The minimum requirements for this position are as follows :– A university degree in nutrition, statistics and/or social sciences or other related degrees,– A minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in monitoring/evaluation data management in the field of nutrition and/or public health,– Fluency in French and English, as well as the local language.– Experience with the United Nations system, government and NGOs is desirable. Application procedure To apply, you must register or log in to your account on the UNICEF web portal. Source : UNICEF Vanessa Ntoh

With the aim of improving the discoverability of French-language cultural content for the 2024-2027 programme, the OIF ( French-speaking International Organisation) is recruiting a Programme Specialist Discoverability. What are the specifics of the vacant position ? Under the authority of the Director and the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Cultural Industries and Discoverability project, the main tasks of the Programme Specialist in Discoverability will be to : Who can apply for this position ? Anyone interested in this position must: How to apply ? To apply, you must submit your application online. It must include a CV and a cover letter, written in French and no longer than two pages each. Incomplete applications will not be considered.The deadline for applications is 23 September 2025. Source : OIF Vanessa Ntoh

Stakeholders involved in the sustainable management of Central African forests met on 28 August to prepare a joint statement for the COP30 Climate Conference in Belem. The aim is to present a unified and ambitious position on the international stage. During the meeting, Dr Aurélie Flore Koumba Pambo, Gabonese co-facilitator of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP), reiterated that protecting these forests is a global imperative. She stressed the need to reconcile forestry and economic development with biodiversity conservation. To achieve this, COMIFAC countries and their technical and financial partners are invited to engage in close cooperation. This collaboration should result in the production of three key documents for the period 2025-2030:     A joint political declaration that reflects both environmental ambitions and socio-economic aspirations,    A programmatic framework aligned with the COMIFAC Convergence Plan,     A governance framework to ensure the effective use of resources. Dr Koumba Pambo called for everyone’s active participation, emphasising that every voice and every proposal is essential to make this consultation the starting point for a new era for the forests of Central Africa. Source : PFBC

Spyware can infiltrate your computer without your knowledge in several ways: through email attachments, malicious links, or even installed directly by a third party, such as your employer.Regardless of how it gets there, the principle is the same: the software records your every move and transmits your information (emails, documents, websites visited) to the spy, without you being alerted.Detecting such software is a challenge, but there are several methods that can put you on the right track. Check for suspicious signs Keep an eye out for these clues that may indicate the presence of spyware: Adopt best practices The best defence against spyware is prevention and good digital hygiene. Radical solutions If, despite the tips mentioned above, you still have doubts, you can take more radical action by: Vanessa Ntoh

The online course Sustainable agricultural practices and employment opportunities for young people ‘offered by the International Organisation of La Francophonie as part of its project Support for environmental initiatives in the Congo Basin aims to present, describe, explain and promote understanding of a dozen agricultural practices that are relevant and adapted to the specific characteristics of the countries of the Congo Basin and similar production contexts. The objectives of training in sustainable farming This training course aims to identify and share good practices and adapted techniques that can stimulate a virtuous cycle of sustainable agricultural production. The training aims to equip learners with useful, viable and profitable farming skills. It will enable them to select the necessary materials and equipment and to experiment with valuable agricultural practices in their territories. These practices are conducive to the creation of decent jobs for young people, mitigate climate change and improve the functioning of soils and ecosystems.The training is open to people of both sexes with no prerequisites and is suitable for small farms that are starting up or growing. Benefits for scholarship recipients IOF will award two grants of EUR 5,000 to two learners under the age of 35 who have successfully completed this online course and applied the knowledge they have acquired in an exemplary manner.Following the online training, a competition for inspiring stories and videos entitled 1 minute of sustainable and smart agriculture will be organised for learners who have applied their knowledge of sustainable agriculture. After the online training, a competition for inspiring stories and videos entitled 1 minute of sustainable and smart agriculture will be organised for learners who have applied their knowledge of sustainable agriculture. The competition will focus on innovative initiatives that use artificial intelligence, precision agriculture or drones to transform sustainable agricultural practices and create exciting jobs for young people. How to register for the training course ? The training course is free and will start on 1 December 2025. To participate, you must register or log in to your account and confirm your registration for the MOOC. Source : IFDD

The Ashinaga Initiative for Africa is a programme aimed at developing leaders who will contribute to the development of sub-Saharan Africa. It funds overseas studies for young orphaned students, except for studies in medicine and law. Who is eligible to apply ? Eligible candidates for the IAA scholarship must: How to apply ? Applications are open to students from French-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. Since August 2024, the organisation has been working with selected high schools to identify eligible candidates in English-speaking countries. Candidates have three options for applying : The application form is available online or from the Japanese Embassy in their country. Deadline for French-speaking applications: 31 August 2025 (12:00 GMT)Deadline for Portuguese-speaking applicants: 17 October 2025 (12:00 GMT) See the list of documents to be provided : https://www.ashinaga.org/fr/our-work/ashinaga-africa-initiative/apply-to-the-aai Source : Ashinaga

The Non-Detriment Finding (NDF) is an essential document in the international trade of endangered species. Under the CITES Convention, an ACNP is a scientific certificate issued by a country’s competent authority. It certifies that the export of CITES-listed timber will not harm the survival of that species in its natural environment. It is a fundamental tool for ensuring that timber trade is both legal and sustainable. The challenges for the timber industry For Central African countries, which are major timber producers, ACNPs are central to responsible exporting. They present a twofold challenge: Read also : Cites tightens the noose on the tropical timber trade Concrete examples in Central Africa Several species of precious wood from Central Africa are covered by CITES regulations and require an ACNP. This is the case for Wengé (Millettia laurentii) and Afrormosia (Pericopsis elata), two species highly prized for their quality. In order to export them, a company in Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo must first obtain an ACNP, proof of its commitment not to compromise the future of these trees. This process ensures that the timber industry operates in accordance with international conservation standards. More information on CITES Source : CITES Vanessa Ntoh

As part of the D-CLIC project, the OIF is recruiting a team of 12 experts, including two educational coordinators and ten content designers, to design, implement and roll out an online training course on careers in artificial intelligence. How to apply ? Interested candidates should complete this form : https://forms.office.com/e/sVMbqbbTN3?origin=lprLink They have until 24 August 2025 on 23:59 to send their applications by email to: appels.dclic@francophonie.org with the following reference in the subject line: Surname, First names & desired role (educational coordinator, content designer or tutor) /D-CLIC/01 Artificial Intelligence. The following items must be provided: A detailed curriculum vitae demonstrating that the candidate has the relevant qualifications, experience and skills for the position, with at least three professional references that the OIF reserves the right to contact, A detailed list of similar services and experience in comparable positions, A financial proposal, A statement of understanding of the assignment and the proposed methodology (maximum 10 pages). More info Source : OIF Vanessa Ntoh The online training course is entitled Artificial intelligence in my daily life. In operational and methodological terms, no travel is required, as the experts will work from their place of residence/work. Applications will be accepted in August 2025. Between September 2025 and January 2026, the educational team will work on developing the training programme, designing the training content and rolling out a test training course. How to apply ? Interested candidates should complete this form : https://forms.office.com/e/sVMbqbbTN3?origin=lprLink They have until 24 August 2025 on 23:59 to send their applications by email to: appels.dclic@francophonie.org with the following reference in the subject line: Surname, First names & desired role (educational coordinator, content designer or tutor) /D-CLIC/01 Artificial Intelligence. The following items must be provided: A detailed curriculum vitae demonstrating that the candidate has the relevant qualifications, experience and skills for the position, with at least three professional references that the OIF reserves the right to contact, A detailed list of similar services and experience in comparable positions, A financial proposal, A statement of understanding of the assignment and the proposed methodology (maximum 10 pages). More info Source : OIF Vanessa Ntoh Tender details The online training course is entitled Artificial intelligence in my daily life. In operational and methodological terms, no travel is required, as the experts will work from their place of residence/work. Applications will be accepted in August 2025. Between September 2025 and January 2026, the educational team will work on developing the training programme, designing the training content and rolling out a test training course. How to apply ? Interested candidates should complete this form : https://forms.office.com/e/sVMbqbbTN3?origin=lprLink They have until 24 August 2025 on 23:59 to send their applications by email to: appels.dclic@francophonie.org with the following reference in the subject line: Surname, First names & desired role (educational coordinator, content designer or tutor) /D-CLIC/01 Artificial Intelligence. The following items must be provided: A detailed curriculum vitae demonstrating that the candidate has the relevant qualifications, experience and skills for the position, with at least three professional references that the OIF reserves the right to contact, A detailed list of similar services and experience in comparable positions, A financial proposal, A statement of understanding of the assignment and the proposed methodology (maximum 10 pages). More info Source : OIF Vanessa Ntoh Tender details The online training course is entitled Artificial intelligence in my daily life. In operational and methodological terms, no travel is required, as the experts will work from their place of residence/work. Applications will be accepted in August 2025. Between September 2025 and January 2026, the educational team will work on developing the training programme, designing the training content and rolling out a test training course. How to apply ? Interested candidates should complete this form : https://forms.office.com/e/sVMbqbbTN3?origin=lprLink They have until 24 August 2025 on 23:59 to send their applications by email to: appels.dclic@francophonie.org with the following reference in the subject line: Surname, First names & desired role (educational coordinator, content designer or tutor) /D-CLIC/01 Artificial Intelligence. The following items must be provided: A detailed curriculum vitae demonstrating that the candidate has the relevant qualifications, experience and skills for the position, with at least three professional references that the OIF reserves the right to contact, A detailed list of similar services and experience in comparable positions, A financial proposal, A statement of understanding of the assignment and the proposed methodology (maximum 10 pages). More info Source : OIF Vanessa Ntoh