Regional updates: Côte d'Ivoire school aid and various developments in France

In Côte d'Ivoire, the government has announced measures for the 2026-2027 school year to reduce family expenses. These initiatives include the distribution of free kits, a unified list of textbooks, and book rental services.

In France, several regional updates have been reported. In the Var department, the Club Arc en Ciel Brignolais secured eight medals in blowgun and archery competitions in Entressen. In La Ciotat, a three-month experiment is underway on the Voie Douce Patrick-Boré, where twelve bollards have been removed to improve accessibility for cyclists and people with reduced mobility.

Additionally, the Saint-Pons chapel in Vidauban has been inaugurated following a restoration project spanning over 15 years. Regarding weather, Météo-France predicts unseasonably warm temperatures in the Var, with highs reaching 30°C expected to persist throughout the week of September 21, 2026.