Central Africa

La deuxième édition du « Next Einstein Forum » s’est ouverte ce lundi à Kigali la capitale rwandaise. Cette rencontre est organisée par l’Institut Africain des Sciences Mathématiques (AIMS) en collaboration avec Robert Bosch Stiftung Plusieurs personnalités scientifiques prennent par à ce forum. Parmi eux, le PDG de l’AIMS, Thierry Zomahoun, et …

La deuxième saison du concours de chant ‘’The Voice Afrique Francophone’’ va de nouveau connaitre quelques chamboulements. Après une pause qui à fait grincer les dents à plus d’un, les candidats et téléspectateurs feront face à un réaménagement au niveau des coachs. A’salfo et Charlotte Dipanda laissent leur place respectivement …

Le continent africain, riche en tradition et culture ne cessera d’attirer, séduire ou d’inspirer. Hermès, la maison de fabrication française des produits de luxe vient de lancer une collection inspirée du « Ndop », le tissu traditionnel camerounais. Spécialisée, selon Investir au Cameroun, dans des domaines tels que la maroquinerie, …

Le coton camerounais s’exporte vers d’autres horizons, renforçant par la même occasion la coopération nord-sud. Au cours de la dernière campagne cotonnière, le Cameroun a ajouté à sa liste de pays destinataire, la Turquie. Hüsnü Murat Ülkü, l’ambassadeur de Turquie au Cameroun, révéla que « pour la première fois, le …

L’opérateur de téléphonie MTN rencontrerait de sérieuses difficultés au Bénin et au Cameroun. Après avoir passé au crible ses résultats annuels de 2017, la multinationale sud-africaine, envisagerait l’abandon de certaines de ses filiales, apprend-on de la presse économique. Dans un rapport débordant de chiffres, la compagnie de Télécom évoque « …

Penser autrement, en ce qui concerne le drame atroce de la traversée de la Méditerranée sur des bateaux surchargés de migrants, n’est pas juste un souhait. C’est une injonction morale semblable à celle qui s’imposait en 1940 pour les Américains lorsque les bruits de bottes et les rumeurs d’extermination des …

Comment atteindre les « Objectifs de développement durable » de façon efficace ? C’est l’une des préoccupations du Rwanda. Et pour cela, le pays pense actuellement à la technologie satellitaire comme l’un des outils clés pour surveiller la mise en œuvre. La communication par satellite  peut constituer un excellent outil de facilitation du …

Les femmes africaines sont tout aussi battantes, leaders et ont contribué de manière significative au développement du continent noir. Pour rendre hommage à la femme, Sonia Rolland part à la rencontre des femmes Rwandaises dans un documentaire intitulé « Femmes du Rwanda ». Au Rwanda, depuis 2003, la Constitution rwandaise …

L’Etat camerounais envisage de développer son secteur énergétique à travers différents projets. L’Union européenne a dans ce cadre annoncé son soutien aux autorités. Elle a déjà financé à hauteur de 35 milliards les dernières réalisations opérées dans le secteur énergétique. Selon le chef de la délégation de l’union européenne, ce …

La Banque centrale rwandaise table cette année sur une  croissance de 6,5%. La croissance économique au Rwanda devra se situer autour de  6,5% a indiqué l’institution qui dit se baser sur les conditions météorologiques. «Cette année, nous nous attendons à faire mieux que l’an dernier. Nous nous attendons à ce …

The creation of an intelligence service connected with the African Union is one of the great decisions taken in Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) during the 12th conference of the Committee of Intelligence and Security of Africa (CISA). The new entity will allow the African continent fighting efficiently against internal and extreme …

For the very first time in Gabon, the third world manganese producer has just opened the first metallurgical Complex of the country and Central Africa. This new industry has employed more than 500 metallurgists and local miners and has partially reduced the problem of unemployment in Gabon. The Metallurgical Complex …

Thanks to a ceremony organized on 11th June 2015, the telephony operator repeated its determination to contribute to the best coverage of the national territory and a bigger connectivity with the rest of the world. Gabon Telecom recently repeated its promise to make of Gabon, one of the countries of …

The world post offices and telecommunications regulators are meeting on 8th and 9th June 2015 in Libreville (Gabon) within the framework of the 15th global symposium for regulators (GSR). The meeting will allow member States of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) passing the guidelines that are going to constitute the …

After Dakar and Abidjan, the Belgian star of Rwandan origin, Stromae will land in Congo on 13thJune within the framework of his African tour started some month ago. The artist knows that he is going to meet a public crazy about him. Stromae is famous in Black Africa since the …

The Cameroonian Dominique Saatenang is experiencing his childhood dreams. Already at 10 years old, the young crazy about martial arts used to spend hours in front of Bruce Lee’s movies. In 1999, he landed for the first time in China. It was the beginning of a new life. After a …

Miss Gabon 2015 Reine Ngotala puts her money where her mouth is. Appointed the most beautiful girl of Gabon in April 2015, Reine Ngotala made her first official visit on 28th May to the Melen mental health center. The choice of this locality is not for granted. The new ambassadress …

The Gabonese government, in a decree issued in council Ministers on 28th May 28th 2015, appointed the members of the High commission for the organization of the African Cu of the Nations 2017 and their assignments. The new commission placed under the authority of the president of the Republic, has …

The steering committee of the Marathon of Gabon organizes the third edition from 28th to 29th May 2015. Henceforth registered on the agenda of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the event will have a particular connotation this year. « This year, the third edition aims to be very important, …

The Gabonese government invests in the capacity building of journalists. The parliament has just passed the law carrying creation of the National fund for the development of the press. For a mount of 2 billion FCFA, the fund will take into account print media, broadcasting and news agencies. The new …

Closed on 26th May in Ndjamena (Chad), the 16th ordinary session of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) appointed the Gabonese president, Ali Bongo at the head of the institution. The Gabonese thus succeeds to his Chadian counterpart, Idriss Deby Itno. The new boss of Central Africa is …

The Brigadier general, Jean Clotaire Thierry Oyé Zu, recently appointed at the head of the Gabonese national police forces, intends to clean the house. The General announced on 15th May a series of measures that aims at giving responsibilities to policemen and to remake the image of this department. In …

The Congolese company, VMK (Vou Mou Ka), specialized in the manufacturing of telephones and tablets, is going to be established in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by next October. It is what declared the founder, the tech entrepreneur, Verona Mankou, at the end of a discussion last 7th May 07th …

Event exclusively dedicated to the African banking sector and that celebrates the successes of personalities and financial institutions that contribute to the quick modernization of the sector in Africa, African Banker Awards 2015 will take place during the annual meetings of the African Development Bank (ADB) on 27th May in …

The American rapper of Senegalese origin, Akon, bought an armored Mercedes Sprinter 2014 that he plans to give to an African President, revealed the Tmz site, quoted by REWMI. According to the on-line newspaper, Akon bought the car at the dealer, « The Firm Auto » in the South of Florida and …

With immediate effect, the agreements concerning the cancellation of visa within the member countries of the Cemac (Central African Economic and Monetary Community) was one of the important decisions taken during the heads of States summit of the sub-regional institution. From now on, the nationals from the Cemac member countries …

Set aside from the tatami for five months for injury, the Gabonese athlete, Anthony Obame, announces his return in the local press of his country. In an interview granted to the L’Union newspaper, the Olympic taekwondo vice champion is getting ready to take part in the world championship in the …

The second edition of the exchange and training meeting « Samba professionals » will be held from 21st to 31st July 2015 in Libreville (Gabon) Initiated by the 3MJ Consulting agency, the event is sponsored this year by the French writer and journalist, Harry Roselmack. For Josiane Maténé, managing staff of 3MJ …

If the African economic growth should reach 5,0 % in 2015 compared with 4,7 % last year as predicted it by the UNO World Economic Situation and Prospects 2014, it is thanks to the tenacity of entrepreneurs, businessmen, business managers, companies and African economic and financial institutions, but also the …

The 12th ordinary session of the heads of States summit of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) takes place from 5th to 6th May in the Gabonese capital, announced the CEMAC in a press release. The meeting occurs after several postponements because of the busy agenda of the …