The Haitian writer, Yanick Lahens, received on Monday, 3rd November 2014, the Femina prize for her book, Bain de lune. The author describes in this work, the troubles through which her country is passing through these recent years (destruction, political crisis…). Submerged by a crowd of journalistic at Cercle Interallié, …
Voir Plus »Africa: the future of e-commerce
In spite of its delay in the appropriation of ICTS, Africa offers an enormous growth potential for on-line traders according to « Shop the world » study realized by DHL. The habits of populations of Africa change over the years and on-line purchase operations are being entered in manners. E-commerce sites of …
Voir Plus »Talbi Alami: elected a chairman of the African parliamentary union
The Moroccan member of parliament, Rachid Talbi Alami, was been since Sunday, 2nd November 2014, elected chairman of the African Parliamentary Union (UPA). During the 37th general assembly of the institution held in Rabat (Morocco), the chairman for the house of representatives of Morocco was unanimously appointed by his peers. …
Voir Plus »R.Tessougué and S. Dicko: prize winners of G. Dupont and C.Verlon grant
RFI proceeded on 15th September 2014 to the launching of Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon grant, carrying the name of both journalists of the aforesaid radio station cowardly killed on 2nd November 2013 in Kidal (North Mali) in the line of their duty. Commemorating the first anniversary of the tragic …
Voir Plus »Moulaye Ezzedine: new CEO for Bank of Africa Côte d’Ivoire
Lala Moulaye Ezzedine has been 31st October 2014, the chairman for the board meeting of Ivory Coast subsidiary of Bank Of Africa group. First woman to take such a position of responsibility in Ivory Coast, Moulaye Ezzedine is not however new in banking sector. She joined Bank Of Africa Côte …
Voir Plus »Nelson Mandela: at the heart of 70 years of UNESCO
The activities marking the 70th anniversary of Unesco began on Friday, 31st October 2014 in Paris (head office of the institution) with a tribute paid to the South African former president, Nelson Mandela died on 5th December 2013. The Haitian president, Michel Martelly and several artists took part in the …
Voir Plus »Afrik’A Joué: 30 days to explore African cultures
The Cities of Indre and Loire have been vibrating since last 18th October at the rhythm of the 7th edition of Afrik’ A Joué festival and this until next 18th November. Initiated by the « Tous Ensemble 37 » association, AFRIK ‘ A JOUE is a cultural project essentially dedicated to scenic …
Voir Plus »Health and safety at workplace: Lafarge Maroc rewarded
Lafarge Maroc has just won « Lafarge Awards Sécurité 2014 » world trophy. This distinction crowns the efforts of the Moroccan subsidiary in the field of Safety of its co-workers and subcontractors. Apart from this trophy, Lafarge Maroc also won other distinctions during this event organized in Barcelona. According to the estimations …
Voir Plus »Health in Gabon: Ali Bongo planning the best for his people
The Gabonese Head of State intends to boost public health policy in his country. At the end of a presidential Council on health last Wednesday in Libreville, Ali Bongo called up for a « reform » in the sector. He concretely wants to create in his country a « really successful health system ». …
Voir Plus »Filipe Nyusi: elected president of Mozambique
The national election board (CNE) proclaimed Filipe Nyusi, the new president of Mozambique having won with 57,3 % of the votes at the end of the general elections kept on 15th October. The candidate of the party in power (Frelimo) will thus replace the outgoing president, Armando Guebuza who has …
Voir Plus »Guinea: Alpha Condé congratulating his political opponent
The President of Guinea Democratic Forces Union (UFDG), Cellou Dalein Diallo, indicated that the president of Republic called him to thank him for « his personal implication in the fight against the epidemic« , reported our colleagues from Africahotnews. The opponent of Alpha Condé in the presidential elections of 2015 in Guinea …
Voir Plus »Innovation: Rosa, the surgeon robot by the Beninese, Bertin Nahum
In 2012, the French, Bertin Nahum of Beninese origin, was classified fourth revolutionary entrepreneur in the world behind the Americans Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and James Cameron by the scientific magazine, Discovery Series. The man about whom press less talks in Africa, is nevertheless the inventor, since 2007, of a …
Voir Plus »Doing Business 2015: 5 African countries in the Top 10 reformers
World Bank published on 29th October 2014 the 12th Doing Business report on business climate improvement in the world. The study that concerned 189 countries revealed the effort of African governments regarding reforms. Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Democratic Republic of Congo are five African countries that proceeded to …
Voir Plus »Tiwa Savage: her divorce with Tunji, true or false?
Would all be finished between the beautiful Tiwa Savage and her manager, Tunji alias « Tee Billz »? Many people have been wondering about this since a while further to crazy rumors announcing divorce between the Nigerian singer and her husband. Invited on the set of Beat FM senior Olisa Adibua in …
Voir Plus »ICTS and empowerment of girls: Nigeria, good example
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNO Women rewarded Nigeria for its actions in favor of empowerment of girls thanks to ICTS. The organizers of the prize has thus made of Nigeria, a model in gender equality, and the access to ICTS. ITU General Secretary, Dr. Hamadoun Touré congratulated Nigeria and …
Voir Plus »Akon: in Benin for the achievement of a project
The Afro American music star, Akon, continues his tour in Africa countries within the framework of his electrification in Africa project, « Akon lighting Africa » that he undertook 6 months ago in 10 African countries. The singer has stayed in Benin since Tuesday, 28th October. He was welcomed at the Cardinal …
Voir Plus »Algaria: the army is equipped with car manufacturing factory
General Ahmed Gaîd Salah, the Algerian vice minister for National defense proceeded on 26th October 2014 to the inauguration of the first car industry of the country. For the event, the minister attended at the display of the assembly lines of two Mercedes Benz cars. The participation of Algerian companies …
Voir Plus »Michael Jackson: even in the world beyond, stays wealthy and famous!
The celebrity of the King of pop, Michael Jackson, follows him even to his resting place. If he could know how much his very last album would make him gain until then, he would shake his head. In fact, his 2nd posthumous album « Xcape » has met a great success and …
Voir Plus »Togo: Ebola takes away the International Trade Fair of Lomé
The measures taken by the steering committee of the International Trade Fair of Lomé to avoid the spreading Ebola virus disease did not reassure the Togolese authorities. Initially scheduled over the period of 23rd November to 8th December 2014, the edition 2014 of the International Trade Fair of Lomé is …
Voir Plus »Integration: Rwanda back to ECCAS
Since 2010, Rwanda withdrew itself from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). This absence within the biggest grouping of Central Africa will be for short-term according to the Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs. Participating on 27th October 2014 in a military operation including troops coming from eight countries …
Voir Plus »Khady Sylla: the Senegalese film-maker honored in Nantes and California
The Senegalese film-maker, Khady Sylla, is no more but her works continue to show the greatness of her person. « A Single Word« , her last documentary realized with her sister Mariama will be in the spotlight at the Three Continents Festival that will be held in the city of Nantes (France) …
Voir Plus »Ballon d’or Fifa 2014: Yaya Touré, the only Africain nominated
The Ivorian International, Yaya Touré, is the only African player in the competition for the Ballon d’or 2014. According to the list of the nominees published by Fifa, 23 players will try to succeed to Cristiano Ronaldo, holder of the title. The former player for Barcelona is not for his …
Voir Plus »Island Africa Talent: Who will be the winner?
Since 18th October, all Africa (French speaking Africa particularly) has been under the spell of Island Africa Talent. The long-awaited reality show is at its first primetime with 12 young talented artists coming from all over Africa. During 08 weeks, they will undergo the pressure of all Africa and will …
Voir Plus »Togo Football awards 2014: meeting on 27th December
The Steering committee of Togo Football Awards proceeded last Thursday in Lomé to the launching of the 10th edition of awards evening for the best players of local football. 13 awards categories were revealed by the Committee; the most expected are the ones of the Best Togolese playing within African …
Voir Plus »Sakharov Prize: the USA congratulating Dr. Denis Mukwege
Africa Top Success was reporting that the works of the Congolese, Dr. Denis Mukwege were rewarded on 21st October 2014 by the European parliament. The prize-winner of prestigious Sakharov Prize 2014 also received the congratulation messages from the United States of America. The commitment of Dr. Denis Mukwege to restore …
Voir Plus »Tony Smith: the Cameroonian competing Ipad and Samsung Galaxy
Audacity is one of the main qualities of the Cameroonian, Tony Smith. At 30 years old, the young Manager for Limitless intends to position his brand as a giant of ICTS behind IPad and Samsung Galaxy. Revealed by Choiseul ranking, the former executive of Boeing and Microsoft wants to face …
Voir Plus »Gabon-Senegal: abolition of visas effective
On working visit in Dakar (Senegal), the Gabonese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet signed with his Senegalese counterpart, an agreement concerning the abolition of visa between personalities of both countries holders of service, diplomatic or official travel documents. This measure strengthens friendship and cooperation relations linking both countries. …
Voir Plus »Gabon: 5000 young people benefit from «Train My Generation»
The last edition of New York Forum Africa held in Gabon bear fruit. According to the on-line newspaper Gabonreview.com, the mobile telephony company, Airtel Gabon and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) ratified in Paris, an agreement concerning the training of 5000 young Gabonese in the sector …
Voir Plus »Botswana: Ian Khama reelected
Ian Khama, the outgoing president of the Republic of Botswana is renewed at the head of the State for a new mandate of 5 years at the end of the general and municipal election held on Friday, 24th October. According to the president of the court supreme who proclaimed the …
Voir Plus »Robert Mugabe: His wife could succeed to him at the head of Zimbabwe
The First lady of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe, announced last Thursday her ambition to stand for the presidential election in order to succeed to her husband at the head of the country, reported APA agency. Taking the floor last Thursday in Mazowe, a city situated at 40 km from Harare the …
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