West Africa

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 …

In front of devastation of Ebola virus fever in West Africa, actors in diverse domains make a commitment through actions intended to slow down its spreading or at least, preserve « zero case » status in countries where the disease is not declared. It is from this perspective that the Burkinabe musician, …

Agriculture and Animal Resources International Fair of Abidjan (SARA), opens again for its 3rd edition after 15 years of break. This was through a grandiose launching ceremony on Monday in Ivory Coast economic capital town in the presence of authorities of the country among whom the Prime Minister, Daniel Kablan …

As Africa Top Success announced it to you, the Togolese producer, manager and instrumentalist, Akueson Gérard celebrates this year the sixtieth anniversary of his artistic career. After the press conference missed on 14th October (due to heart attack), the man revealed to the press on Tuesday, the program of activities …

Glo Caf Awards, one of the most prestigious events that honor African football players, will be held on 8th January 2015 at Eko Convention Center of Lagos. The Nigerian capital town already hosted the previous edition of the award evening for the giants of African football. The successor of the …

Claimed since a few weeks by the Nigerian authorities, the official end of Ebola epidemic was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Nigeria, Rui Gama Vaz (photo with the microphone), after an incubation time of 21 days from the confirmation of the last case. « The Ebola disease …

« Université Aggreko » program continues its training in the domains of electricity and mechanics, making so competent and experimented technicians all over West Africa. Fourteen (14) students from West and Central Africa were officially awarded a diploma during a ceremony in Abidjan in the presence of the senior executives of Aggreko …

The Junior Chamber International, Dakar alliance, organized an Applicant day this weekend. Fernand KOUAME, Executive President 2014 for JCI Dakar Alliance exhorted African youth to cultivate Pan-Africanism. He besides denounced the closure of borders undertaken by certain States having as reason the fight against Ebola virus. « We cannot develop Africa …

Interrupted since last 11th August because of Ebola fever that has been raging in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia since last March, flights from Conakry by company Air Côte d’Ivoire resumed on Monday, 20th October, and also towards the two other countries. This news is from sources close to agencies …

The African Social Forum (FSA) of Dakar was « an important stage to create alliances towards Tunis 2015« , asserted on Saturday, Alexandre Seron, regional manager for the campaign « Cultivons » by OXFAM NGO, for whom this meeting got a success. « I think that the African Social Forum of Dakar was a launchpad …

It is the most exceptional expected meeting of fashion arts and talents every two years in Lomé. And it is back with the act 4 signed by « Bamondi« . The Biennial Fashion event of Togo (BIMOD 228) is held this year from 17th October till 17th November 2014 under the theme: …