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capital « F» refers to the institutional framework that organizes relations between Francophone countries. La Francophonie aims to create an area of solidarity, based on the values of huma-nism, democracy and the respect of the diversity of cultures and languages.
Mar 20, 2018 · International Francophonie Day. 20 March. The date of March 20 was chosen to celebrate the anniversary of the Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation (ACCT) that was born on March 20, 1970 in Niamey, Niger. This agency marks the first step towards Francophone cooperation, which will become the International Organization of La Francophonie ...
The Francophone economy includes 54 member countries of the OIF, with a total population of more than 1.2 billion people, [1] whose official language or one of the official languages or languages of education is French. The French-speaking world is often associated with the use of the French language and one of the many French-speaking cultures ...
Mar 1, 2022 · By Dominique Mataillet. It may seem obvious, but being Francophone means speaking French. However, the word is not as old as we might think. It first appeared in 1880 in writings by geographer Onésime Reclus (1837- 1916), the younger brother of the renowned Elisée (1830-1905), also a geographer and a staunch anarchist.
Apr 17, 2023 · French-speaking countries in Europe. French-speaking countries in Europe border France and have developed a rich history of diplomatic relations with it. More precisely, they are: Belgium. Luxembourg. Principality of Monaco. Switzerland. Val d'Aosta (here, the official language is Italian, but French is understood and spoken by most of the ...
Apr 26, 2024 · Aya Nakamura was born in the former French colony of Mali, raised in France and is widely considered the most streamed female Francophone artist in the world.
On the occasion of International Francophonie Day, France reaffirms its commitment to promoting the French language and highlighting all francophone cultures throughout the world. The same goes for the values of openness, solidarity and respect for diversity, which will be celebrated at the 19th Francophonie Summit, which France will be hosting ...
