Opening by our moderator:

Niagalé Bagayoko: Specialist in security systems and conflict management mechanisms in French-speaking Africa, lecturer in international relations at the IEP in Paris.

The discussions will focus on redefining partnerships between Europe and Africa in a postcolonial world. The aim will be to rethink narratives, overcome asymmetrical legacies, and lay the foundations for cooperation based on historical justice, reciprocity, and co-construction.

In this dynamic of renewal of Euro-African relations, local authorities

appear as key players in concrete and local cooperation. Partnerships between African and European cities will illustrate how territories can drive shared responses to the challenges of mobility, climate, urban planning and culture.

This dialogue between territories is accompanied by a broader movement, driven by culture,

education and innovation, which open up new perspectives for transformation and

development. Networking talent, sharing knowledge, and supporting creative industries help build a common space for influence and cooperation.

Youth, at the heart of these dynamics, find in sport a lever for inclusion, social connection, and influence. The discussions will highlight the role of sports initiatives in promoting peace, education, and cooperation through the organization of events and support for local talent.

Finally, in a context of geopolitical changes, the question of security, peace and governance requires an approach rooted in African realities. The participants

will consider the co-construction of appropriate policies, by promoting local systems and endogenous capacities for conflict prevention and management.

Throughout the discussions, several cross-cutting issues will be addressed: the ecological and climate transition, human mobility seen as an opportunity, and the quest for digital, economic and cultural sovereignty, as pillars of renewed cooperation.

Official speeches:

Michaël Delafosse : Mayor and President of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole.
Achille Mbembe : Cameroonian historian and political scientist, patron of the Biennale.
Anne Hidalgo : Mayor of Paris, President of the International Association of French-Speaking Mayors.
Eva Nguyen Binh: President of the French Institute.

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