West Africa

The African Union is worried about the situation prevailing in Burkina Faso. For sake of reassurance, the Chairman of the AU Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has just appointed the Togolese, Edem Kodjo, as « AU Special representative » for the « country of honest people« . The objective is to strengthen the efforts of …

Triumphantly announced, the commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of African Development Bank (ADB) did no more take place on Tuesday, 4th November 2014. The financial institution prefers to concentrate on the fight against Ebola virus disease that rages in West Africa (particularly in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea). As Africa …

If there is a cultural wealth that distinguishes the peoples of West Africa from the rest of the continent and that adapts itself to the evolution of the society, it is really the African large bubu. This dress formerly traditional is nowadays appreciated by the new generation that uses it …

In prelude to Global Business Week celebration, Global Entrepreneurship Côte d’Ivoire launched a competition of article towards journalists, students and population of Ivory Coast. According to a communiqué published by the organizers of the competition, the project aims at promoting emergence of an entrepreneurial culture in Ivory Coast. The Prize …

The presidents of Togo, Faure Gnassingbé and Ghana, John Dramani Mahama inaugurated on Monday the juxtaposed checkpoint of Noépé on the border between both countries. Also present at the ceremony, Désiré Kadré Ouédraogo, chairman of the ECOWAS Commission. The building of this post indeed joins the logic of integration wished …

In spite of its delay in the appropriation of ICTS, Africa offers an enormous growth potential for on-line traders according to « Shop the world » study realized by DHL. The habits of populations of Africa change over the years and on-line purchase operations are being entered in manners. E-commerce sites of …

RFI proceeded on 15th September 2014 to the launching of Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon grant, carrying the name of both journalists of the aforesaid radio station cowardly killed on 2nd November 2013 in Kidal (North Mali) in the line of their duty. Commemorating the first anniversary of the tragic …

Lala Moulaye Ezzedine has been 31st October 2014, the chairman for the board meeting of Ivory Coast subsidiary of Bank Of Africa group. First woman to take such a position of responsibility in Ivory Coast, Moulaye Ezzedine is not however new in banking sector. She joined Bank Of Africa Côte …

The Malian president, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita (IBK) has stayed since Friday evening in Conakry, leader of a strong governmental delegation. The objective of this visit is to bring his brotherly support to Guinea affected by the Ebola virus hemorrhagic fever more than eight months ago. According to a communiqué from …

The President of Guinea Democratic Forces Union (UFDG), Cellou Dalein Diallo, indicated that the president of Republic called him to thank him for « his personal implication in the fight against the epidemic« , reported our colleagues from Africahotnews. The opponent of Alpha Condé in the presidential elections of 2015 in Guinea …

During a symposium on mobilization and governance of internal resources for development financing in West Africa kept on Wednesday in Dakar, Senegal, ECOWAS commissioner in charge of agriculture, made a « relevant » speech that many people appreciated the value. Talking about development of the continent, Marc Lapodini Atouga considered that « we …

World Bank published on 29th October 2014 the 12th Doing Business report on business climate improvement in the world. The study that concerned 189 countries revealed the effort of African governments regarding reforms. Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Democratic Republic of Congo are five African countries that proceeded to …

Would all be finished between the beautiful Tiwa Savage and her manager, Tunji alias « Tee Billz »? Many people have been wondering about this since a while further to crazy rumors announcing divorce between the Nigerian singer and her husband. Invited on the set of Beat FM senior Olisa Adibua in …

The single « Mayday SOS », stemming from the collaboration between Jean Jacques Kouamé alias JJK (photo in the middle) and Bracket, is one of the hits having marked the summer 2014. The sound and the video tell a lot on this perfect collaboration between the Ivory Coast singer and the Nigerian …

The Burkinabe cinema is mourning. The Burkinabe actress, Fati Millogo known under the name of Tanti Abi (photo at left) in the series, Les Bobodioufs, died last 23rd October from from a cardiac arrest. In this funny series, she was the wife of Tonton Drissa (photo at right) and mother …

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNO Women rewarded Nigeria for its actions in favor of empowerment of girls thanks to ICTS. The organizers of the prize has thus made of Nigeria, a model in gender equality, and the access to ICTS. ITU General Secretary, Dr. Hamadoun Touré congratulated Nigeria and …

About fifty Kings and Traditional Chiefs of Africa have been strengthening since Tuesday in the Ivory Coast economic capital town, their capacities on techniques for prevention and mediation in conflicts. Introduced by the Sovereigns and Traditional Leaders of Africa Forum in association with the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire …

The measures taken by the steering committee of the International Trade Fair of Lomé to avoid the spreading Ebola virus disease did not reassure the Togolese authorities. Initially scheduled over the period of 23rd November to 8th December 2014, the edition 2014 of the International Trade Fair of Lomé is …

The Senegalese film-maker, Khady Sylla, is no more but her works continue to show the greatness of her person. « A Single Word« , her last documentary realized with her sister Mariama will be in the spotlight at the Three Continents Festival that will be held in the city of Nantes (France) …

The Ivorian International, Yaya Touré, is the only African player in the competition for the Ballon d’or 2014. According to the list of the nominees published by Fifa, 23 players will try to succeed to Cristiano Ronaldo, holder of the title. The former player for Barcelona is not for his …

Since 18th October, all Africa (French speaking Africa particularly) has been under the spell of Island Africa Talent. The long-awaited reality show is at its first primetime with 12 young talented artists coming from all over Africa. During 08 weeks, they will undergo the pressure of all Africa and will …

The Steering committee of Togo Football Awards proceeded last Thursday in Lomé to the launching of the 10th edition of awards evening for the best players of local football. 13 awards categories were revealed by the Committee; the most expected are the ones of the Best Togolese playing within African …

On working visit in Dakar (Senegal), the Gabonese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet signed with his Senegalese counterpart, an agreement concerning the abolition of visa between personalities of both countries holders of service, diplomatic or official travel documents. This measure strengthens friendship and cooperation relations linking both countries. …

Government adopted a bill relative to the organization for the marketing of gold in Burkina Faso. This bill has for objective to group and complete in one law the essential texts governing the marketing activities of gold in the country, with the aim of their good management. This bill was …

The demand in decent accommodation is more and more strong in Africa with the appearance of a new middle class. In order to meet the needs of these new purchasing power holders, the Togolese, Charles Bruno Dogbe, manager of CCI Patrimoine PF Company, proposes the creation of real-estate cooperatives on …

Access to electricity should more be luxury in Ivory Coast up from 25th October 2014. In the framework of its vision 2020, Ivory Coast government will proceed on Saturday to the launching of the Electricity For All Program (PEPT). Eventually, 200,000 households will be electrified every year until 2020. With …

« I want to be useful to my country and Africa. I did not forget Africa. Africa interests me« . These words are from Fodé Sylla, recently appointed as roving ambassador by the Senegalese Head of State, Macky Sall. In a declaration on Wednesday, the latter suggested that he would like to …

She is one of actresses of African cinema that distances herself for her large size (1,80 m) in Ghollywood as well as in Nollywood. The Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson makes dream a lot of girls to make a career in cinema. The star of cinema just brought out a new …

Seven heads of States and of governments as well as the president of Guinea Bissau National Parliament representing his country, met on Monday in Burkinabe capital town within the framework of the remembrance of 20 years of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). For Cheik Hadjibou Soumaré, chairman …

Within a few months, all African television channels will move to digital terrestrial television (DTT). This new situation will change the habits of populations. The latter have to equip themselves with television sets capable of receiving sounds and high definition pictures (HD particularly). In Ivory Coast, government issued a decree …