The development of the Start-ups in Africa allowed highlighting during the year 2014, a great number of African innovations. These very talented young people have the merit to invent tools adapted to the continent and that meet the needs of populations (from the most disadvantaged to the well-to-do). May it …
Voir Plus »Africa Top Success Awards: Who will be elected the African actor of the year?
They seduce the African televiewers all over the world. Some have more impressive career path than others but they all have a common point: the impact of their actions on the development of the African cinema. In, fact they are the nominees in the category of the « Best African actor of …
Voir Plus »Togo: Bamondi, Makassi, artistic sector in mourning
Sunday, 21st December 2014 would probably be one of the bad memories for the Togolese. The country lost in a single day two talents that make its pride. Early in the morning, the Internet users were informed about the death of Makassi, the young dancer for the Toofan group. The …
Voir Plus »Ivory Coast: the First Lady raised to rank of the UNAIDS Ambassadress
It is at the same time a sign of gratitude and a great honor for Mrs. Dominique Ouattara for her commitment for the elimination of the HIV / AIDS through her foundation « Children Of Africa« . In fact, the Ivorian First Lady was raise, on Thursday evening, to the rank of …
Voir Plus »Africa Top Success Awards: Vote for the African woman of the year 2014
« The African Woman 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 feminine personalities who enjoy a great successful experience in their respective domains (economic, cultural and sports). As for all other categories, …
Voir Plus »Island Africa Talent: …and the winner is Deenyz!
Unsurprisingly, Deenyz from Madagascar has just won the Island Africa Talent competition, a Pan-African French-speaking reality show intended for 200 million potential televiewers, the first edition for this French-speaking Reality Show. This coronation of the young Madagascan confirms the immense talent of the inhabitants of this island. We remember that …
Voir Plus »Nicéphore Soglo: invited in Pretoria by the chairwoman of the AU
On the invitation of the chairwoman of the African Union Commission, Dlamini Nkosazana-Zuma, the former president of the Republic of Benin, Nicéphore Soglo has stayed since last Monday in the South African capital town, Pretoria. During two days, the Beninese former president and the other important personalities of the continent …
Voir Plus »Africa Top Success Awards 2014: Vote for the African artist of the year
The West Africa dominated the African musical scene in 2014 with the revelation of new talents of the Afro music. The Nigerian and Ghanaian artists are so in the front row for the various international rankings. This new trend (Azonto, Skelewu, Gweta) does not however overshadow the previous African tones. …
Voir Plus »African Leadership Academy: Join the African future decision-makers
The center for the promotion of the leadership on the African continent « African Leadership Academy » (ALA) based in Johannesburg (South Africa) is opened until 12th December 2014 for the registration of the candidates for the class 2015. Created in 2008, the center recruits hundreds of young people for its various …
Voir Plus »Tribute to Mandela: 11 000 messages, 66 000 e-mails, 5000 registers signed
It is one year to this day, 5th December 2014 when the South African former president, Nelson Mandela, died in Johannesburg at the age of 95 years old. Today, the whole world commemorates the first sad anniversary of the hero of the fight anti-apartheid. A universal tribute for forgiveness and …
Voir Plus »Africa Top Success Awards: Vote for «the African of the year»
« 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 …
Voir Plus »Africa Top Success awards 2014: Take part in the event of the year
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 …
Voir Plus »Michaëlle Jean: at the head of OIF
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 …
Voir Plus »15th OIF Summit: the surprise guest!
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 …
Voir Plus »Top 50 fortunes of Africa: irremovable Aliko Dangote
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 …
Voir Plus »Flavour: 1 million copies sold within 15 days !
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 …
Voir Plus »DR of Congo: Denis Mukwege received Sakharov Prize 2014
Africa Top Success reported it to you that the Congolese, Dr. Denis Mukwege won on Tuesday, 21st October 2014, the European parliament Sakharov Prize. The awards ceremony for the prize that rewards the commitment of the doctor in favor of women victims of violence in DR of Congo, took place …
Voir Plus »Airport of Dakar: It becomes a hub when it is new!
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 …
Voir Plus »Batman Vs Superman: Ebola got the upper hand in the shooting in Morocco
It started well for a wonderful opportunity for the country of Mohamed VI to forget a little bit the bad memory of the transfer of AFCON 2015 to Equatorial Guinea and the sanctions that followed. In fact, the team of the movie, « Batman Vs Superman« , the last opus by saga …
Voir Plus »A Single Word: the Senegalese movie rewarded in Hollywood
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 …
Voir Plus »Cameroon: at the time of economic growth
As several African countries, Cameroon has met economic growth. The Prime Minister, Philemon Yang, indicated before the members of Parliament that the GDP growth of Cameroon in 2014 is estimated at 5,8 % and the government counts on a growth of 6,3 % in 2015. Xinhua agency reported that according …
Voir Plus »Election in Tunisia: a climate of «respect» praised by the European Union
Neutrality, good organization and strong civic commitment; that is what characterized the Independent Higher Authority for Elections (ISIE) and the Independent Regional Authorities for Elections (IRIEs), according to a report from the electoral observation mission of the European Union (MOE-EU) in Tunisia. The electoral day was « well organized » and took …
Voir Plus »Algeria: the happiest country of Africa
On the African scale, Algeria stands at the first position of the happiest countries in the world, according to a ranking published by New Economics Foundation (NEF), a British think tank that is interested in the well-being of 151 countries. The indicator, Happy Planet Index (HPI), is an alternative for …
Voir Plus »Dakar: inauguration of the village of Francophony
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 …
Voir Plus »Environment: Ali Bongo honored at the British parliament
The efforts regarding environmental protection made by the President of Republic of Gabon, Ali Bongo, were rewarded in England during the edition 2014 of Green Ribbon Political Awards. The Gabonese president was rewarded in the category « Best international environmental action » and is listed among prize-winners of this edition beside of …
Voir Plus »1st Africa Web Festival: For a new identity of Africa
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 …
Voir Plus »15th OIF Summit: Ask for the planning
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 …
Voir Plus »UNAIDS: «We shall outfight AIDS by 2030»
The outbreak of Ebola virus disease in West Africa tends to hide the presence of the HIV / AIDS, considered as the disease of the century. In press conference last Thursday in the office of Unesco, Mamadou Diallo, the UNAIDS regional manager for West and Central Africa, indicated that the …
Voir Plus »Afrik Fashion Show 9: the crossroads for the African fashion
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 …
Voir Plus »4th Bimod 228: Mission accomplished for Bamondi
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 …
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