The 4th International conference of the Department of French, themed “Cohabitation and Sustainable Development in a Multilingual Context: Challenges and Perspectives” ended on Friday, 26th July 2024, after three days of vibrant discussions and schorlarly presentations.

The closing ceremony was led by Dr. Eliaz Kaiza, the chair of the department who thanked all participants for their education. He highlighted the conference’s success in addressing key issues like multiligualism and sustainable development. He also emphasized the importance of continued collaboration to tackle the challenges during the sessions.

Various speakers expressed gratitude for the opportunity to engage in such a meaningful exchange of ideas. Some participants discussed how the conference had broadened their understanding of the relationship between languages, culture and development in diverse settings.

As the event came to a close, attendees were encouraged to keep exploring the themes discussed and to stay connected with the academic community. The conference ended on a positive note, with high hopes for future collaborations and further discussions on multiligualism and sustainable development.