No. 1. June 2021: Digital Development in Africa.
This first edition takes place against a dual backdrop that explains the choice of the feature’s theme. First, May 17 was World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. At the table of celebrations, without claiming a prominent place, Africa had a legitimate place…
No. 2. February 2022. Women’s Entrepreneurship in Africa.
A continent of many paradoxes, Africa—despite having a lower average productive capacity index than other regions—has the highest ratio of entrepreneurs in the world. Furthermore, in a unique development, despite facing greater barriers, African women appear more likely to become entrepreneurs than men, which…
No. 3. May 2022: Black Communities in Canada. (Vol. 1)
To name is to bring into being. The words chosen to define reality often go beyond mere description. They bring it into being; they construct it. This performative function of language seems to us particularly illuminating when it comes to questions of meaning, which form the basis for the choice of this issue’s theme. Indeed, this function is particularly prominent in…
No. 4. May 2023. Black Communities in Canada. (Vol. 2): Combating Anti-Black Racism and Online Misinformation.
Numerous studies all point to the same conclusion: social fragmentation is intensifying and reaching alarming levels in Canada. It is evident in the climate of division that is gradually eroding the social fabric; it is fueled by persistent structural inequalities, signs of which are increasingly evident among…
No. 5. October 2023. In-depth Analysis: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence. At the Heart of African, Quebec, and Global Dynamics.
John McCarthy, one of the pioneers of artificial intelligence (AI) and likely the first person to use the term, defined AI in a now-classic 1955 paper as: “the science and engineering of making machines capable of performing tasks that require intelligence…”
Working visit to IDÉES-AFRIQUE by Malang CISSE, Mayor of Goudomp (Senegal) – September 30 to October 5
From September 30 to October 5, IDÉES-AFRIQUE had the honor of hosting the mayor of Goudomp, Malang CISSE. The purpose of this working visit was to renew IDÉES-AFRIQUE’s mandate and strengthen the partnership with the Senegalese municipality. Discussions also focused on decentralized cooperation between Quebec…
First African Festival in Beauharnois
The first edition of the Festival de l’Afrique à Beauharnois took place on August 20, 2022, at Sauvé Park, right in the heart of downtown Beauharnois. Organized by IDÉES-AFRIQUE, the Festival is part of the effort to build a network between Africa and Quebec, as explained by the founder and Executive Director of…
Historic agreement between IDÉES-AFRIQUE and the Union of Cities and Municipalities of Côte d’Ivoire.
A historic agreement between IDÉES-AFRIQUE and the Union of Cities and Municipalities of Côte d'Ivoire was signed on Tuesday, June 4.
IDÉES-AFRIQUE Christmas Party, December 20
The IDÉES-AFRIQUE Christmas Party, held on December 20, was an exceptional evening marked by a spirit of camaraderie, sharing, and celebration. Members, partners, and guests gathered to enjoy a warm and welcoming occasion, where cultural exchange and festivities took center stage.
IDÉES-AFRIQUE 2024 Award of Excellence.
The 2024 IDÉES-AFRIQUE Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions; Focal Point of the Year, Yvonne Kra (Ivory Coast); and Member of the Year, Samsidine Seydi (Senegal). A well-deserved recognition of their commitment, leadership, and impact in promoting the values of IDÉES-AFRIQUE.
Community Action in Quebec
Community organizations are a major component of Quebec’s civil society. They form a genuine movement comprising a variety of organizational types that address different collective problems and issues affecting communities defined by identity, interest, affinity, or geography. They foster solidarity, provide essential services, and promote participation…
