West Africa

He bit the bullet and only just saved Ecobank that was about to sink a few months ago. It was at that time the Togolese businessman, Gervais Djondo, one more time showed his tenacity, his strike force. A return to a calm within the group and appreciated by all the …

After a temporary withdrawal from the musical scene, the Togolese artist, Princo Mo, marks his return with new visions for his professional career. In a press conference on Friday, 28th November 2014, the icon of the French rap in Togo officially announced his exclusive collaboration with Armel Production, the production …

« The African of the year » is one of the most prestigious categories of the first edition of Africa Top Success Awards. It includes the most influential African personalities who get a great successful experience in their respective domains (economic, cultural and sports). Like all other categories, the prize of the …

Based in France, the RDI Buying group wants to promote excellence in aircraft mechanics, pupils, professionals of media and in its partners. This through the establishment of a prize called « René Descamps International Prize of Excellence« . Last Tuesday in Lomé and for the second consecutive year, the company rewarded the …

Africa Top Success launches the first edition of Africa Top Success Awards. The event distinguishes the personalities whose achievements during the year 2014 participated in the development of Africa and in the improvement of its image on the international level. For this first edition of Africa Top Success Awards, the …

It’s done! The new Secretary General of the International Organization of the Francophony is finally known. The Canadian candidate, Mrs Michaëlle Jean (55 years), was appointed after a conclave of the heads of States of the candidates. The choice of the new successor to the Senegalese, Abou Diouf nearly reached …

Several African Heads of States are meeting from 29th to 30th November 2014 in the Senegalese capital town within the framework of the 15th OIF Summit. And it is exactly the opportunity seized by about twenty artists from West Africa calling on these African leaders to think on Ebola virus …

Ivory Coast will welcome the 8th edition of the International Organization of the Francophony (OIF) Games in 2017. The artist-comedian, Michel Gohou (photo with orange cap), who is one of the ambassadors for this 8th edition of these meetings, will land in Senegal on Saturday, 29th November within the framework …

The wealthiest persons of Africa are safe from the multiple crises that threaten the continent (disease, political instability…). According to the last ranking by Forbres magazine, the incomes of the 50 biggest fortunes of Africa got a growth of 6,7 % with regard to the year 2013. Unsurprisingly, the Nr1 …

Immediately put on the disc market, the very last opus by the musician Flavour is about to take the sales record on the Nigerian musical scene. Released last 14th November, the album baptized « Thankful » has met an unprecedented success with the fans in spite of the on-line downloads, a phenomenon …

Initially planned for this Thursday, « Peace evening » will finally be held on next 18th December; and this time, it is not because of Ebola as it was the case for several other events postponed or simply cancelled in the country. The organizers intend to honor the memory of dozens deaths …

Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport of Dakar (AILSS) is being renovated. Big rehabilitation works are in progress to allow the platform to comply with the standards. These works particularly concern the renovation of the VIP Lounge, the Presidential detached house, the arrival hall, the passengers’ circuit, luggage delivery and Very …

The Senegalese film-maker, Khady Sylla, would have uselessly lived. Since her death on 8th October 2013, her works have continued to be rewarded during the great international festivals. The movie « A Single Word » corealized with her sister, Mariama, has just won « Diversity Award » by Women’s International Film and Television Showcase …

The Village of Francophony was inaugurated on 24th November 2014 by the Senegalese Prime Minister, Mohamed Ben Abdallah Dionne, and the Administrator of the International Organization of Francophony, Clément Duhaime. A meeting area that constitutes, throughout the week, the heart of the 15th Summit of Francophony. Situated within the National …

The quantity and the quality of the African Web contents remain a challenge on the continent. In order to catch up, Abidjan is hosting from 24th to 26th November 2014, the first edition of Africa Web Festival, the annual meeting for the promoters of Web of Africa. Supported by the …

15th OIF Summit: Ask for the planning Dakar (Senegal) is getting ready to welcome the greatest event of the year. The 15th summit of the International Organization of the Francophony will be held on 29th and 30th November 2014. 77 heads of States and governments are expected in this international meeting …

Fashion was in the spotlight this weekend in West Africa. At the time the Togolese fashion designer, Bamondi celebrated her 30 years of career and the 4th edition of the Biennial fashion event in Togo (Bimod 228), the Ivorian fashion designer, Isabelle Anoh, was in attraction for the 9th edition …

The fourth edition of the Biennial fashion event in Togo (BIMOD 228) reached its goals last Saturday with the brilliant fashion show marked by the presence of models and fashion designers from the whole Africa. The event that coincided with 30 years of career of the fashion designer, Blandine Sambiani-Bagnah …

The sixth edition of the African conference on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) started on 19th November came to an end last Friday in the Ivory Coast capital town. Placed under the theme « Promoting viable PPP to the advantage of future generations« , the meeting allowed the participants (400 companies managers from about …

The Malian young rappers have their role to play in the society apart from their artistic skills. A training workshop for three days was opened last Thursday in Bamako in which hundreds of these young artists musicians took part under the theme: « Society and rap generation in Mali« . According to …

Leadership Woman (FL) committee that rewards every year of women of exception and merit, goes beyond its first mission by allowing Togolese girls to follow their higher education in a training school of reference in the sub-region namely, African Institute of Administration and Business Studies (IAEC). For five years, FL …

The president of the transition in Burkina Faso, Michel Kafando, was officially invested with power last Friday evening in Ouagadougou in the presence of numerous personalities among whom six Heads of States from sub-region. The ceremony for the transfer of the powers with Lt Col Yacouba Isaac Zida took place …

How far will the success of Marema still go? All that touches the Senegalese singer is transformed into gold, and it is deserved. Her song « Femme d’Affaires » already allowed her to impress the Jury for the edition 2014 of StarAfrica Sounds competition and she has just won RFI Discovery Awards. …

Very often synonym of headaches, mathematics is nevertheless essential, not only during schooling, but also later in life. Many jobs created during these recent years are the result of technological and scientific innovations. The teaching of mathematics in Africa thus prepares learners for this challenge. It is within this context …

People of Burkina Faso were not expecting his appointment as head of government of transition. Contrary to all expectations, Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Zida was appointed Prime Minister on Wednesday by the president of transition, Michel Kafando. This appointment seems as an unfinished revolution to certain demonstrators who pushed the former …

During a recent meeting with the press in the Ivorian economic capital town, the artist comedian, Gohou Michel, declared that he will be on tour in Africa from next December. He will start this tour with Discop, a cinema market taking place in South Africa to present his records since …

The Ebola virus disease continues tormenting African cultural promoters. The disease that rages in three West African countries (Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea), obliges the steering committee for the 9th of Black Divinities Festival to cancel the event planned in Togo. Before this new decision, the 12th International Trade Fair of …

Those who break traffic rules in Ivory Coast are warned. In order to reduce traffic accidents, government announced on Sunday, 16th November 2014, the installation of automatic radars and surveillance cameras on the various road networks of the country. The commemoration last Sunday of the 3rd African day of road …

Rumors announced him on power after the resignation of the former president, Blaise Compaore (under the pressure of the population). Contrary to all expectations, Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Yacouba Zida delicately led the process having ended with the implementation of the transition organ managed by Michel Kafando. Lieutenant colonel Isaac Yacouba …

It is a bitter pill for « Loko loko » designer, Serge Beynaud. None of his songs will no more be shown on TRACE TV (Africa and Urban) until further notice. The managing staff of this musical varieties channel so decided. A drastic measure that will be a big obstacle for the …