West Africa

In Togo, the name Akueson Gérard does not mean much to the new generation. But nevertheless, the man has been enjoying a reputation that follows him in showbiz circles in France since the 1970s. Drummer converted into producer and Manager, the Togolese, Akueson Gérard is the first African to create …

Actors from the civil society of Africa are meeting from 15th to 19th October in Dakar (Senegal) within the framework of the 7th African Social Forum. Placed under the theme « which solutions for African social movements« , the meeting will allow the participants to give their contributions in search of solutions …

In spite of foreign aids, African countries do not succeed in financing their development. In front of the emergence wind blowing on the continent, it is essential to look for new financing (especially in front of non-compliance with commitments from partners in development). Marrakech (Morocco) has been hosting since Monday, …

As announced earlier by Africa Top Success, three famous names of African music (Flavour, Tiwa Savage and Chidinma) are expected in Lomé on 1st November 2014 for a huge concert within the framework of the official launching of the young eponym foundation, Jacqueline Amavi Aka. The steering committee of the …

Africa Agri Forum, the regional event for agriculture in French-speaking Africa organized by I-Conférences, opened on Monday in Abidjan in the presence of various participants coming from several countries of the continent and from international institutions. For two days (13th and 14th October) the works will concern the theme « Which …

Equatorial Guinea horizon 2020, Togo vision 2030, Emergent Gabon… Different Terminologies but the concept is the same. African countries have been aspiring since a few years to emergence. It is moreover what justifies the holding on 18th October in Brussels (Belgium) of the first Rebranding Africa Forum. Several decision-makers from …

Africa Top Success reported it earlier that Togo wants to make of the Port Authority of Lomé, the first destination for ships of the sub-region. The country that already has a deep water port began a few months ago (more than 18 months), the building of the third platform. According …

Handshakes on Friday in Bamako between the « Magicians » and Ibrahim Boubacar Kéïta alias IBK as well shown on the group photo marking thus a meeting between the members of the famous Ivorian group, Magic system and the Malian president. This meeting occurred a few hours before the starting up of …

ICTS (Information and Communication Technologies) have become over time an essential tool for educational system. If in Togolese big cities the access to computer is more or less easy, such is not the case in the far distant villages where electricity is seldom available. In order to reduce the digital …

Africa Top Success announced it earlier to you that registrations for the edition 2014 of the music competition organized by RFI started in April. Several hundred young candidates applied to succeed to the Burkinabe Smarty (whose real name is Louis Salif Kiekieta). Le site of the French radio station just …

The International Book Fair of Abidjan (SILA) is back. The 7th edition will be held from 05th to 09th November around the theme, « book at the heart of emergence« . And they are more than 30 thousand visitors expected at this meeting of the literary world. During the opening ceremony of …

Togo will welcome from 15th October 30th November 2014, the 9th edition of Alimenterre Film Festival, the annual meeting that gathers professionals and passionate of food-processing sector. The promoters of the event presented on Tuesday, 7th October to the press the program and the main lines of this international meeting. …

Growth is assured in Africa. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its biannual report published on 7th October indicated that the growth in sub-Saharan Africa will be at 5,1 % in 2014 contrary to 5,4 % announced. The year 2015 will be much more favorable with a growth estimated at …

Will Senegal be soon a petroleum exporting country? The idea has been fascinating many people since the announcement on Tuesday of the discovery of an important oil-field off Dakar by Cairn Energy. According to a communiqué from the British company relayed by the Senegalese press, oil is flowing on the …

Grand-Bassam, the historic city of Ivory Coast and partner of AfriCap 2016 project is hosting from 7th to 11th October 2014, an international workshop on the management of constructions and rehabilitations in the world heritage cities. Introduced by the French organization CRAterre, the project participates in the valorisation of the …

Karim Sy, the young boss of Jokkolabs extends his network to Abidjan (Ivory Coast) and to Casablanca (Morocco). The Franco-libano-malien established partnership with Technopark of Casablanca and Inova IT company respectively in Morocco and in Ivory Coast. The installation of two new antennas will be effective next November during the …

Simple, safe and easily accessible, Afrimarket is at the same time a means of money transfer and an on-line sale site. It proposes to its subscribers the possibility of distance purchase invoices payment. For African Diaspora worried about health and about living conditions of their families living on the continent, …

Twelve (12) billion USD is the paltry sum Aliko Dangote promised to invest in the economy of his country, Nigeria. The fabulously wealthy Nigerian businessman underlined that the financial envelope will be invested in the production of sugar and rice in the State of Adamawa (North Nigeria). By injecting these …

As reported by Africa Top Success, the spreading of Ebola virus disease in West African countries is worrying many people. Several international meetings planned in this part of Africa were postponed, relocated or simply cancelled. Burkina Faso is not affected by the disease but is taking precaution measures. The country …

A few weeks ago, Africa Top Succcess launched the polling on African artists the most appreciated during the summer holidays 2014. 26 % of readers and voters chose the Nigerian star, Davido and made of him the artist of these days in front of Singuila (23 %) and Sarkodie ft …

The sublime « Omo Sexy » as her fans call affectionately her, has just been honored by winning a « national » special prize. The Nigerian singer and actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, received a distinction that made of her, an Honorary Member of the Federal Republic (MFR). According to the Nigerian government, this prestigious …

Four countries of the sub-region will successively welcome the 14th edition of Theater and Puppets International Festival of Ouagadougou (FITMO) around the « problem of artistic training and socio-professional insertion of artists in Africa« . According to sources close to the organization, the event will be held from 10th October to 5th …

The question of development in Africa can be only thought, conceived and elaborated with the implication of women. Involving woman in decision-making, endowing them with necessary tools to be autonomous, would be the answer to the development problem of the continent. This is in short the position expressed on Thursday …

Initially planned from 15th to 22nd November 2014 in Ouagadougou at the « Maison du people », the 11th edition of the Scientific Research and Technological Innovation National Forum (FRSIT) is postponed to a later date because of the sanitary situation caused by the spreading of Ebola virus in the West African …

Dangote Industries of the Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote (photo) intends to associate its image with the broadcasting of the « Facetime » program on the American channel, CNN. From the coming 19th October, Dangote Industries is thus going to sponsor this TV program that remains « a program opening a window on business …

The Ivory Coast cocoa thwarted all announced forecasts. For the years 2013 and 2014, it was planned a cocoa production of 1,45 million tons. This figure was increased first (1,67 million tons) then second (1,74 million tons). The production of this year thus beats the record of the campaign 2010/2011 …

The edition 2014 of the international education and training fair will be held from 8th to 11th October in Lomé (Togo). Placed under the theme « Which Education for the job creation? », the international meeting for education actors will try to give answer to the problem of employment – training inadequacy. …

Africa Top Success reported earlier that he Togolese group, Toofan is sailing before the wind. The promoters of the Gweta concept, the dance that has seduced a whole continent, are henceforth ambassadors for the Pan-African airline company, Asky based in Lomé (Togo). Barabas and Master Just will from now on …

Air Côte Ivoire Airline Company intends to operate inside as well as outside Ivory Coast. In order to realize this, it just purchased two new aircrafts bi-turboprops Q400 NextGen for a purchasing contract for 140 million dollars of an excellent commercial profitability. According to the managing staff of the company, …

Several initiatives are being taken in order to support the efforts of the Togolese government in its sensitization activities launched to prevent Ebola virus from entering onto the territory. The Bolloré Group thus decided to join itself to this fight by offering a big musical concert to Togolese public. The …