A just released French version of a training manual on Ageing in Africa entitled Manuel de Formation sur le Vieillissement en Afrique is now available. This publication is produced by HelpAge International Africa Regional Development Centre and is aimed at all those interested in issues concerning older people in Africa - organisations working with and for older people, academicians and researchers and social workers. The training manual is a 251-paged publication aimed at filling the knowledge and information gaps on ageing issues in Africa. It also trains those who run training sessions on better facilitating techniques. It is available in French and English at US$ 10 (excluding postage) and is published by HelpAge International Africa Regional Development Centre. More information can be obtained from and orders sent to [email protected].