West Africa

The years 2014 will have dedicated the return of Togo on the international scene. The youth of this small country of West Africa has become famous in several domains. From culture to technology, the Togolese won about ten international prizes during the year 2014. The Togolese Minister of Culture received …

Triumphantly launched on 29th June 2012 in his Trasaaco Valley private residence, a very rich district in Accra, Ghana and on one year later (on 30th June 2013 ) in the Togolese capital town, SEA foundation should help the disadvantaged populations, particularly children in exclusion situation in Togo, Ghana and …

The star of this time, Davido will be in concert on 27th September in Paris. For his first time, the Nigerian artist will meet the French public. After moving from success to success in the African capital towns and recently in the USA, the Parisians can expect an explosive show …

Africa Top Success was telling about. The Magic System group met last Saturday the Parisian public at Olympia. The Ivory Coast group that presented their last album « Africainement vôtre » got the honor to receive their 16th gold disc. « Happy event at Olympia: receipt of the gold disc for the album …

Senegal intends to make of the Blaise Diagne de Diass International Airport (AIBD) being built, a driving force for the development of tourism. According to the manager of the new airport, the infrastructure will play a key role in the future of the Senegalese tourism. « We move from 1,5 million …

The comedian actress of Ivory Coast who calls attention to herself by her sensual breast, Nafissatou Traoré alias Nastou, will perform in a series realized in France by the Togolese, Steven AF and entitled « Ton pied mon pied » which part of shootings is planned in Africa. The series is available …

The very first meeting on Monday of the African Development Bank (BAD) directors, since the return of the institution in Côte d’Ivoire, was beneficial for Africa. A 256 million dollar disbursement intended for the financing of infrastructures and the access to water in Africa, was approved. The agreements concern a …

Of Togolese origin, the music artist, Moonlove, was crowned the best artist during the finale of the 5th edition of the Music Cup of Africa (CAFRIM). She is ahead of the Nigerian, Fumi Enilolobè (2nd), and the Beninese, Boniface Ahouansou (3rd). It was the Hall of arts in Cotonou that …

No need for A’salfo and his partners of the famous Magic System group to go far before finding the one who will take care of their dressing during the concert of 13th September in the mythical room of Olympia in Paris. The « Magicians » found useful to give the job to …

While awaiting the starting of the activities of his foundation « SEA Foundation« , the captain of Eperviers of Togo, Shéyi Emmanuel Adébayor, is committed towards the youth of the country where he was born. Three days prior to the match Togo-Ghana in Lomé, the Togolese international was together with Tomégah-Dogbé Victoire, …

The 5th opus by the musician of Burkina Faso, Sana Bob, baptized: « Notre temps » is henceforth available on the disc market. Fully recorded in live in three studios of the capital town of Burkina Faso and in Belgium, the album of 12 songs was launched on Monday in Ouagadougou. It …

West Africa is ahead of the recent ranking of the African football players the best paid of the year 2014. Yaya Touré from Manchester City is first in the Top 10 with an annual salary estimated at 13 million euros. The Moroccan, Medhi Benatia (8 million euros / year) and …

Small entrepreneurs of Zambia have just benefited from an important financing. This thanks to 1,5 million dollar loan from the African Development Bank (ADB) to the Zambian government in order to support micro-projects. « This loan was paid out within the framework of the program of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) …

The young Togolese, Edouard AKAKPO-LADO made a revolution regarding palm nuts processing. He just invented « Merlinox« , a machine that helps to crush palm nuts and allows obtaining several by-products from palm tree as palm oil or palm kernel oil. The machine also processes coconut oil for the happiness of households. …

Investment Corp of Dubai is diversifying its investments and becomes allied to the Nigerian giant, Dangote Cement. The United Arab Emirates fund announced its participation in the biggest cement company of Africa at the level of 300 million dollars. According to the Ecofin agency, this participation represents only 1,3 % …

The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) is heading for Dubai on 9th September. The union that includes 7 countries intends to mobilize 10 759 billion FCFA (15 billion euros) in order to realize about twenty projects. The conference organized in partnership with the West African Bank of Development …

The Ivory Coast government has just made a great step in the process of modernization of its public services. It proceeded on Friday to a restitution session of the national document eFonctionpublique Strategy on the digital reform of Ivory Coast public services. The objective of the meeting was the validation …

Whispers become fact. The duet David-Malkhom came to an end. The famous Faso Kombat group of Burkina Faso is separated. The divorce is henceforth granted between two members of the musical group. It was Peace Malkhom who confirmed the dislocation of the group in the columns of the cultural weekly, …

They satisfactorily represented Togo at the Clap Ivoire 2014 by bringing back five prizes among the Grand Prix of the festival in front of 18 other productions of the ECOWAS in competition. They are Maxime Tchinkoun and Joël M’Maka Tchedre. The first stood out with his short film « Les avalés …

More than ten years after its closure further to the Ivory Coast military political crisis of September 2002, Lycée Jean Mermoz, the international high school of Abidjan is opened again. The news came from our colleague at Star Africa. The reopening of this high school, attended by several pupils coming …

A new shareholder is added to share capital of the Ecobank group. The Qatari giant « Qatar National Bank » indicated on Thursday having bought back the shares of the AMCON Company (12, 4 %) in the capital of the Pan-African group. The Objective of the new shareholder is to stand as …

Summer holidays 2014: what is your favorite artist? Singuila (Central Africa/Congo) – Rossignol (42%, 5 Votes) Davido (Nigeria) – Aye (17%, 2 Votes) Os Detroia (Angola) – Angola (8%, 1 Vote) Sarkodie ft Castro (Ghana) – Adonai (8%, 1 Vote) Eddy Kenzo (Ouganda) – Sitya Loss (8%, 1 Vote) Yemi …

The Beninese, Kodjo Houngbeme is since 7th July 2014, the regional manager of the Trace Tv channel. The boss of the label « NOUVELLE DONNE MUSIC » (based in Paris) will be in charge of the launching of the value-added mobile services for TRACE, the creation of localized media (radios, televisions, digital …

The great Pan-African competition for the young African film-makers, Clap Ivoire started on Tuesday in Ivory Coast under the sign of « forgiveness and tolerance for the unity of the peoples« . 23 movies by the young directors coming from 12 countries of Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Conakry, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Gambia, Cape …

The popularity of Davido is not to be shown any more. The best male artist at MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 and the best international music of Africa at the BET AWARDS 2014, is spread all over the world and mobilizes thousands of spectators during his shows. The fame of …

The French athlete of Togolese origin, Clarisse Agbegnenou is since Thursday, world champion of judo in the category of least than 63 kilos. The new title of the Togolese does not only honor her country of adoption. The President of Republic of Togo sent a congratulation message to the champion …

The night of the coming September, 26th will be dedicated to men and entertainment and gastronomy spaces of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. An evening during which, the best actors will be rewarded for the very first edition of the MADIGO Prize. It is thus planned to award a total of 12 …

Ransacked in 2012 during the period of the invasion of the North of Mali, the mausoleums of Timbucktu (cultural treasure of Mali) will soon be rehabilited. According to the Chinese news agency Xinhua, the works will begin in September 2014. The North of Mali found its serenity back and the …

It is not a joke. The writer and journalist of Ivory Coast, André Silver Konan as well as some of his fellow countrymen do not put up any more with their western names. The author proceeded on Friday to the launching of the project of valorization of the Ivory Coast …

The third edition of the « Voix des mômes » festival was officially launched on Friday, 29th August 2014 in Ougadougou. The Innovation of this edition is the particular importance granted to children in conflict with the law. Indeed, an acting studio forum is planned for the minor prisoners in the Detention …