April, 27th is a date full of history in the life of South African people. In 1994, four years after Nelson Mandela’s release, South Africans of all participated to what is a democratic election. All people went to ballot boxes to elect the first Black president of South Africa. This …
Voir Plus »54th independence anniversary of Togo: «a respectable promising country»
Togo acceded to international sovereignty on 27th April 1960. The former French colony with for first president Sylvanus Olympio, had for the first time just saw its very new flag floating. This new page that was opened in the history of this small country of West Africa made dream many …
Voir Plus »Congolese Music: Papa Wemba is back with his «Maitre d’école»
« Maître d’école » is the name of Papa Wemba’s next album planned to come out 20th June 2014. And take a deep breath please; it is an opus « 100 % rumba » with 24 titles. On the album, we note collaborations with the diva Barbara Kanarn as well as other famous names …
Voir Plus »Nabilla: How much could she get per hour in a night club?
She is used as bait to souls in evening. But, it is necessary to pay out phenomenal amounts to have her services. Algerian star of reality tv Nabilla would get 3900 euros exclusive of tax to spend 1h15 mn in a night club. It was what was revealed in D8 …
Voir Plus »Mawazine Festival: Alicia Keys is guest star to close the 13th edition
Major meeting of Moroccan and international musical event, the 13th edition of Mawazine-Rhythms Festival of the World will be held from 30th May to 7th June 2014. American music star, Alicia Keys is honored this year to close the show. Rewarded 15 times in Grammy Awards, the singer will present …
Voir Plus »8th edition of Euro-African film festival: the movie « Robert Mugabe » on large screen!
Chadian capital is welcoming from 24th April to 7th May 7th, the 8th edition of Euro-African Film festival. It was Mrs Hélène Cavé, ambassador, head of European Union Delegation in Chad who launched last Thursday this great meeting that gathers every year, African and European directors as well as any …
Voir Plus »People: 10 Africans among the most influential personalities of the world.
Africa is satisfactorily represented in the ranking 2014 of the most influential personalities of the world by time magazine. Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala former Chief Executive Officer of World Bank (in 2007) is at the top of Africans. The Ugandan sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, Kenyan activist Ory Okolloh and South African Thuli …
Voir Plus »Health: African States united to comply with WHO requirements.
Under the aegis of World Health Organization (WHO) and of African Union (UA), Ministers for Health of African States met in Luanda (Angola) to fine new strategies to reduce mortality rate of African populations. Participants in the high-level historic meeting decided the creation of an African Agency of medicine and …
Voir Plus »African cities that are going to compete with big metropolises
Addis Abeba, Nairobi, Cairo, Johannesburg, Cape Town are cities of the Black continent that will soon compete with New York, Paris and London. According to a study of Global Cities Index published on 22nd April 2014, this ranking was established according to five indicators: economic activity, human resources, information exchange, …
Voir Plus »Mobile phones: a mean of promoting reading in Africa
Many of African people use mobile technology as support today to reach text. It was what raised a study of UNESCO published on Wednesday, 23rd April 2014 on the occasion of world Day of book and copyright. The report entitled « Read in mobile era« , is the first study published on …
Voir Plus »Fatimata Touré: Among the most 10 courageous women of the world
The Malian Fatimata Touré is a pride for her country and the entire African continent. The human rights activist is listed among of 10 women rewarded by the first American lady Michelle Obama for their courage and determination in 2013. The founder of Greffa NGO, research, study and training woman …
Voir Plus »Regional economic perspectives: IMF report awaited on 24th April in Abidjan
The economic growth of Africa is more and more fascinating Breton Woods institutions. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) launched on Thursday, 24th April 2014 in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) its biannual report on regional economic perspectives in sub-Saharan Africa. According to a communiqué of the IMF published last Wednesday, this report …
Voir Plus »Murielle Ahouré: distingushed guest for the 18th Meeting Gabriel Tiacoh
The Ivorian athlete Murielle Ahouré is the distinguished guest of the 18th meeting Gabriel Tiacoh that will be held on 26th April 2014 at Félix Houphouët Boigny stadium (Ivory Coast). The silver double medal-holder of 100 and 200m in world championships 2013 was welcomed on Tuesday evening in Abidjan by …
Voir Plus »Jakaya Kikwete: The Tanzanian President won «African Leader» Prize
The Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete succeeded to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, and Ghanian former president John Kuffor by winning African leader prize 2013 « having impact the most ». A prize awarded last week by « African Leadership » magazine. It was Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation, Bernard Membe, who …
Voir Plus »Angelique Kidjo: The most influential woman of Africa
The Beninese singer, Angélique Kidjo belongs to the list of the most famous African women who make move Africa. The success of her song artist career made of her a major personality on the continent. Forbes Magazine recently appointed her as the most influential woman of Africa. She is one …
Voir Plus »Lupita Nyong’o: the world most beautiful woman according to People magazine.
Lupita Nyong’o could not expect better. 2014 is year of glory of the young Kenyan actress. She was just elected the world most beautiful woman by People magazine. This new distinction is added to Oscar of the best feminine hope for her role in 12 Years a Slave. The Kenyan, …
Voir Plus »Frédéric Bruly Bouabré: Ivory Coast is paying tribute to the author of Bété alphabet
Even in his resting place, the painter and poet of Ivory Coast Frédéric Bruly Bouabré is drawing attention. The author of Bété alphabet died on 28th February 2014 at Yopougon (Abdijan) will be honored by his peers on 24th April 2014 at the museum of Civilizations of Ivory Coast. A …
Voir Plus »Mercy Johnson: The richest actress of Nigeria
Some people said that the Nigerian Mercy Johnson is the best actress of Nollywood and others supported that nobody plays better than her, the roles of prostitutes and villagers in Nigerian movies. The international Magazine « Yes » of Nigeria reported that Mercy Johnson is the most requested and the busiest Nigerian …
Voir Plus »MTV Africa Music Awards: the list of des nominees!
MTV Base, the initiator of the prestigious MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) published on 16th April the list of artists nominated for the edition 2014 of the event. The appointment of numerous famous names of Nigerian music such as Davido, Chimamanda Adichie, 2Face, PSquare, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide or Flavour …
Voir Plus »Kenya/M-Pesa: The N°1 in payment by mobile in the world
In 2007, when launching M-Pesa, money transfer system by mobile phone, Kenya could not imagine the success this revolutionary initiative was going to get. 7 years later the introduction of M-Pesa (mobile-money) in the daily life Kenyans, the result is more than satisfying. More than the half of the population …
Voir Plus »Development: Akon want to light up Africa.
It is with great pleasure to see celebrities committed to noble causes in particular in favour of the Black continent. The American singer of Senegalese origin, Akon has for ambition to put solar energy in one million households in Africa by the end of the year, through the project « Akon …
Voir Plus »Maître Gims: « Le monstre marin »!
Maître Gims just launched his own production label, « Monstre Marin Coporation » (Sea monster) of which the very first single « to begin« . A structure through which the former member of Sexion D’Assaut’s intends to produce artists. In a recent interview, the latter declared that he was going to have a break …
Voir Plus »Youssoupha: Sponsor of the 3rd StarAfrica Sounds
The French rapper of Congolese origin Youssoupha got actively involved in emergence African talents. The singer is the sponsor and member of Jury of the third edition of StarAfrica Sounds, the competition which promotes talents on the continent. In a video published by the site of the competition, the artist …
Voir Plus »FATOGO 2014: Craftmen on the way to become entrepreneurs!
Dapaong, a city situated in the North at about 638 km far from Togolese capital, has been vibrating since 16th April 2014 in the rythm of the 7th edition of craft industry and cultural Fair (FA-TOGO). Introduced by Africaworld, the theme chosen for this fair is: « Craft industry and social …
Voir Plus »Kundé 2014: Who will be elected the best artist of Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso will honor on 25th April the most deserving showbiz actors. For the 14th edition of Kundé, the steering committee extended the competition to 14 categories (10 main prizes and 4 special prizes.) The category « The best featuring of Burkina-Faso » is the innovation added to the list. It consists …
Voir Plus »7th edition of Africa Rythms: Lomé in sideshow from 28th April to 3rd May 2014
« Akcents Croisés », initiator of international festival of musics « Africa Rythms« , launched the 7th edition of the event which will be held in Lomé (Togo) from 28th April 3rd May 2014. The cultural and artistic meeting which aims to be a framework of share and exchange between actors of the sector, …
Voir Plus »RD Congo: « Grand Inga », soon the biggest hydroelectric power plant of the world
The project means a lot to Congolese government since several years. It is henceforth workable. Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) will launch in 2015 at Inga on Congo river, the building work of the biggest hydroelectric power plant of the world. With a production of 40 000 MW, the project …
Voir Plus »Human rights: Beginning of registrations for the 5th summer school of Ouaga.
You are between 20 and 30 years old, you live in Africa and you militate within a human rights organization or in civil society, seize the opportunity and participate in the fifth session of summer schools of human rights which will be held from 4th to 10th August 2014 in …
Voir Plus »Tiken Jah Fakoly: «Dernier appel», his new album coming out on 2nd June.
On 2nd June 2014, Ivory Coast artist Tiken Jah Fakoly will proceed to official launch of « Dernier appel » (The last call), his new album. The reggae icon remained faithful to his principles. He one more time reaffirmed his commitment by Africains sides. Contrary to « African revolution » the previous album of …
Voir Plus »Ivory Coast: Total made a “promising” oil discovery.
One year after the first offshore discovery in the bassin of Tano, the French group Total has just announced oil discovery off San Pedro (southwest of Ivory Coast). « The exploration well Saphir-1XB on the block IC 514, operated by Total, proved the existence of liquid hydrocarbons in deep offshore, in …
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