Malabo French institute marks 40 years
The ICEF in Malabo celebrated its anniversary with a cultural event attended by ambassadors and officials.
The French Expression Institute of Malabo (ICEF) celebrated its 40th anniversary with social and cultural activities. The event brought together ambassadors from various diplomatic missions in Malabo and representatives from Equatorial Guinea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Diaspora.
ICEF director Rémy Béhanzin welcomed attendees before Sonia Doña Pérez, the French ambassador to Equatorial Guinea, spoke. Ambassador Pérez highlighted the cooperation between France and Equatorial Guinea since 1986, describing the ICEF as an open house that offers French language training and music courses.
The institute also provides services including a library, children's Saturdays, dance workshops, and film screenings. The celebration reaffirmed the ICEF's role as a center for training and cultural exchange.
Why it mattersEquatorial Guineans benefit from cultural and language training programs offered by the French Expression Institute.