West Africa

Africa Top Success reported it earlier that on 15th January 2015, the commercial court of Abidjan ordered the banking group, Ecobank, to pay 17 billion of FCFA to Thierry Tanoh for the damages undergone during his dismissal at the head of the financial institution. Unsurprisingly, the Pan-African group protests against …

The news hits the Nigerian media headlines. Magazines announce the death of the Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe. The star renowned for his erotic stages is a victim of a renal insufficiency that will finally kill him. According to the thenationonlineng.net site, the fact that actor is dependent for alcohol would …

On 15th January 2010, the first plane of the airline company, Asky, took-off for the first time. This event was unique in the West-African sub-region that just launched a major challenge. 5 years later, the Pan-African air company conquered the African sky and the heart of millions of travelers. In …

For its third edition, the International Dance Festival (FIDO) gathered about twenty dance companies come from Africa and Europe. The activities of the festival last Saturday, 17th January in the French cultural center. Three dance companies opened the event without forgetting the participation of the traditional dance. The festival aims …

Launched in 2014, Ginger is the application for mobile messaging conceived by Africans and that reflects the realities of the continent the best. Having the same functionalities as Whatsapp (messaging, calls…), Ginger goes farther with emoticons 100 % African. It also has jargons peculiar to certain African countries as « tchrouuuu« , …

The Togolese talent was honored in Morocco on 12th November 2015 during the 9th edition of the national competition of innovation. The competition organized by the Moroccan Association for Research-Development and technology (« R&D » Morocco) rewarded 11 projects over hundred in the race. The young Togolese, Souho Tiatou, won the 1st …

The international organization, Pax Africana, revolts against the multiple massacres committed by the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, in the North of Nigeria and Cameroon since its creation in 2002. In an declaration entitled « horror at our doors« , the institution managed by the former Secretary General of the Organization of African …

Last Wednesday in Dakar, the Cape Verdean minister of finances and Planning, Cristina Duarte, candidate for the chair of the African Development Bank (ADB), promised to lead Africa to a « structural development » if she is elected. It is our colleagues from the APS agency that reported the news. During a …

The news is reported by APA News. The World Bank estimates the cement works project in Guinea Bissau at 22 million euros for a production capacity of 200.000 tons per year, indicated a communiqué from the world financial institution. The promoters requested a loan for 11 million euros, the half …

Appointed managing director of Ecobank in 2013, the Ivorian, Thierry Tanoh (photo), was dismissed in March 2014 before the end of contract. The man is at present the Assistant secretary general of the Ivorian presidency. Ten months after leaving the management of the Pan-African bank, Mr. Tanoh is to become …

The Burkinabe capital town will vibrate from 28th February to 7th March at the rhythm of the 24th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO). About thirty countries participate this year in the conquest of the trophy the most desired by the African cinema. A total …

The current Minister of Justice of Burkina, Joséphine Ouédraogo (photo), appears among the 50 most powerful women of Africa, according to a ranking by Jeune Afrique Magazine. If the Pan-African magazine underlines that it is a suggestive list, it recognizes all the same merits to the former Minister of the …

The artist musician and designer of the Okéninkpin, Serge Beynaud, will be on stage 1st March of this year at the Culture Palace of Treichville, Ivory Coast. And for your information, it will be full live! An extraordinary show in which the singer will reveal all the talent he deserves. …

The number of new cases in the most three affected West-African countries (Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone) got « a real decrease« . It is what showed the World Health Organization (WHO) in its new report concerning the Ebola virus. Over more than 21.329 cases registered, at least 8.459 people died from …

Initially planned since October 2014, the start of the school year will only be effective in Guinea on Monday, 19th January all over the country. This resuming of schools was delayed of three months this year because of the Ebola fever that has been raging in the country since March …

Of his real name Carmen K. Wallis Degboevi, Karmain is a Togolese Rapper-singer, composer, percussionist, pianist and slammer. He started his career in his home town, Kpalimé (Togo) where he grew up with the percussions sounds and the dances of his country. At 11 years old he starts piano courses …

Dr. Kodom Michel, CEO and founder of the Aimes-Afrique NGO, has just called for solidarity in favor of the little Natalma Kolani (photo), a baby born last July in Dapaong (North of Togo) currently taken care by the NGO. According to the doctor, Natalma Kolani is suffering from a serious …

The Pan-African magazine, Jeune Afrique, published on its web site the list of the 50 most influential women of Africa. While specifying that this list is subjective, the magazine noted a remarkable progress of the women on the African continent. Just like in the recent ranking by the portal Africa …

Gemalto, world leader in the digital security, announces the opening of an office in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to well answer the local requests from its customers in West Africa. This establishment joins the strategy of the group to be a global actor available at the local level, as shown by …

The Senegalese TV film « Dinama Nekh« , a production by SenTv remains the relaxing time slot of laughter during evenings after hard works. Broadcasted in French for several weeks on the Great African Channel, A+, Dinama Nekh tells the everyday life of two Senegalese girls, Daro and Mounass (photo) who are …

The National Post office Company of Togo remains a reference in the West-African sub-region. Far from getting discouraged by the new communication means (ICTS mainly), the SNPT shows a perfect adaptation to its new environment. New products and services were initiated and the Togolese Minister for the Post offices and …

Before the hostages taking in Hyper Kosher (France), the young Malian, Lassana Bathily, was a perfect stranger, but it is no more the case. The French and African media made of this immigrant, a national hero. Indeed, Lassana Bathily saved life of several people during the attack and succeeded in …

Will Africa be the next emerging car market? Being user for a long time, the continent henceforth undertakes the construction of some models already on sale. Monopolized by Asia, Europe and emerging markets, car manufacturing could concern Africa. The world offer should thus appreciably increase with cars made in Africa …

Would you like to discover and appreciate the cultural wealth of the continent and Europe through the Afro-contemporary dance? No worries as you just need attend the 3rd edition of the International Dance Festival of Ouagadougou (FIDO), planned from 17th to 24th January of this year. The opening ceremony of …

« I hate seeing people in prison. Each has to do his work. The judges, of course, are doing their own and I indicate that there will not be an exception« , suggested on Monday, the Ivorian President during a ceremony of wishes presentation with the national and international press. During this …

The cream of the African music is mobilized in order to make special the edition 2015 of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2015) that will start on 17th January in Equatorial Guinea. Molar from Ivory Coast, Wizboy from Nigeria, Singuila from Congo, Fally Ipupa from DRC, Eddy from Uganda, …

The artist singer, Lady Ka, of her real name Christine Kabagema, wishes of setting up a show allying fashion show and choreographic dance at the Grand Theatre where every African country will be represented. The objective is to offer something else than what is performed during the classic shows, she …

The concept of emergence takes shape in West Africa with the investment from the various governments in the economic infrastructures. After Togo (construction of the 3rd platform), Ivory Coast (construction of the HKB bridge), Senegal just launched the building work of the highway, Thiès-Touba, baptized « Ilaa Touba« . The president of …

On 24th December 2014, the jurist, Awa Nana Dabouya (65 years old), was appointed Mediator of the Republic and Chairwoman of the High-commission for the Reconciliation and the Strengthening of the National Union (HCRRUN). She has for mission the implementation of the recommendations of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission …

The journalist, Sethou Banhoro, at the daily paper, Fraternité Matin, is declared winner of the Super Ebony Prize. The ceremony that rewards the professionalism of the Ivorian journalists was at its 16th edition on Saturday, 10th January 2015. Placed under the theme, « Solidarity between the journalists for the reconciled Ivory …