The international community celebrates every 16th June, the Day of the African Child. In Senegal, the date was marked by a puppet show entitled « When everything was green« . This entertaining meeting was offered to the children by the embassy of Israel and the National Big Theater of Senegal. The …
Voir Plus »Literature: Ago Tchao published «Tales and Legends of Togo»
The Togolese writer, Badanadu Ago Tchao, proceeded last Friday to the launching of his collection « Contes et Légendes du Togo » (Tales and Legends of Togo), published at the Continents Editions. The work, made up of 14 tales, safeguards the cultural treasure of Togo. For the author of the work, it …
Voir Plus »Alain Foka: The African living library
Alain Foka belongs to the list of the most influential African French-speaking journalists of the World. Committed to the regeneration of the history of Africa, he is the author of the famous sentence « No one is allowed to erase a page from the history of a nation, for a nation …
Voir Plus »Donnat Bappa: the Cameroonian announced the 1st encyclopedia of Africa
« When an old man dies in Africa, it is a whole library that burns« . This famous sentence of the Malian writer Amadou Hampâté Bâ illustrates the incapacity of the African continent to keep its ancestral values. Gaston Donnat Bappa, a Cameroonian engineer proposes a solution for the loss of Africa …
Voir Plus »«Cinéma Image et Vie» Festival: 40 African movies planned from 13th to 17th June in Dakar
For 14 years and in June, the Film festival « Cinéma Image et Vie« , has been promoting in the African cinema. Organized by the Image et Vie Group, a cultural and film action organization, the 14th edition will take place from 13th to 17th June 2014 in Dakar. It is going to …
Voir Plus »Egypt: Obama committed to work with Abdel Fattah al-Sissi
Vested with power last Sunday for the presidency after his crashing victory (96, 91 % of the votes), the Egyptian president and former warlord, Abdel Fattah al-Sissi received messages of congratulations and supports on behalf of his peers of Africa and all over the world. By the way, we noticed …
Voir Plus »Africa Agri Forum: Which green revolution for the African continent?
More than 200 professionals of the African agriculture are expected on 13th and 14th October 2014 in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) for the Africa Agri Forum (AAF). Placed under the theme « Which green revolution for the African continent », the meeting will be the opportunity to private and public actors of the …
Voir Plus »Brazil 2014: BB-Lomé announcing the colors of the festivities in Togo
Togo in not participating in the world cup Brazil 2014 but football lovers of the country are many to support the five African countries enlisted in the competition. Faithful to the tradition, the « Brasserie du Bénin (BB-Lomé) » (Togo Brewery company) is participating in the event by its customers’ side with …
Voir Plus »Tribute to Mandela: the UNO created the «United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize»
The whole world continues to mourn Mandela, the hero of the fight anti-apartheid and tributes are cumulating from day to day. « The best tribute we can pay to Nelson Mandela does not limit itself to words or to organization of ceremonies; it should be expressed through actions that honor his …
Voir Plus »Morocco: 661 prisoners sitting for 2014 A-levels examinations
In a communiqué published on Tuesday, the general Delegation of the Prison authorities and reintegration, announced that 661 prisoners are candidate for the examinations of the high school diploma for the academic year 2013-2014. « The examinations of the high school diploma began in prisons in a disciplined and peaceful atmosphere …
Voir Plus »Ciné droit libre festival: the Grand Prix won by the movie «7 jours à Kigali»
The 10th edition of human rights and freedom of speech festival « Ciné droit libre » was closed last Saturday in Ouagadougou, a festival opened on 1st June 2014 under the theme « I have a dream« . For a week, human rights and freedom of speech have been emphasized through movies, conferences, concerts, …
Voir Plus »Senegal: Dancing in duet and in solo from 11th to 14th June!
The editions of the international festival of contemporary and African dance « Duo Solo Danse » of Saint Louis in Senegal succeeds one another but are not alike. The 7th edition that is taking place from 11th to 14th June of this year proposes in preview, « Senghor notre contemporain » by Alioune Diagne …
Voir Plus »Mauritania: Moulaye Idriss, candidate for presidential election of 21st June
« Mrs Lalla Mariem Mint Moulaye Idriss deposited at the General Secretary of the Constitutional Council, her candidacy file for the presidential election of 21st June. » These were the words used by the Mauritanian Constitutional Council to announce the candidacy of the only woman in the race for the presidential election …
Voir Plus »Miss Togo 2014: registration continues till 27th June
The race for the succession to Miss Edwige Eméfa Ségbé, Miss Togo 2014 is launched. The steering committee of Miss Togo, the event that values the beauty of Togolese woman, indicated that the registration continues till 27th June 2014. For the 20th edition of the event, the steering committee chaired …
Voir Plus »The face of the beauty of Ivory Coast
Would the region of Haut-Sassandra be the cradle of the beautiful girls of Ivory Coast? After Dorcas Séry the wife of the international Didier Zokora (in 2005), it is now the turn of Jennifer Yéo’s, also native of the locality to wear the crown of the most beautiful girl of …
Voir Plus »Lupita Nyong’o: one more award for the Kenyan actress
To what extent will go the reputation of Lupita Nyong’o in 2014? The Hollywood star has not stopped swiping trophies and distinctions since her Oscar last March. On Saturday, 7th June 2014, she won the trophy of the personality of the year of the prestigious MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) …
Voir Plus »Tiken Jah Fakoly: his «last call» to Africans
The Ivory Coast star of reggae, Tiken Jah Fakoly has just launched his last song entitled « Dernier appel » (last call) to take out Africa from the underdevelopment, he said. Through this song, Tiken supported that he « wants to show that agriculture is not a dirty business for the poorest society ». …
Voir Plus »Star Wars 7: Lupita Nyong’o will take part as well
Oscar of the best feminine hope for her role in « 12 Years of slave« , the actress Lupita Nyong’o will be a part of next Star Wars. The news was confirmed by Kathleen Kennedy, the manager of Lucas Film. « I am delighted for the arrival of Lupita and of Gwendoline in …
Voir Plus »Jamel Debbouze: lobbyist comedian!
He succeeded in making change on last 7th February, all the timetable of the French president, François Hollande, by making him attend in Trappes, a theatrical match of improvisation between schoolchildren. A surprise visit planned by a funny lobbyist: Jamel Debbouze, 38 years old, who grew up in this city …
Voir Plus »Madagascar: « Donia » festival starting on Nosy Be Island
People of Madagascar are having good time again at the occasion of the 21st edition of the « Donia » festival of music that began on Wednesday on the tourist island of Nosy Be, in the north-west of the Big Island. Translated into English as good life, « Donia » is a meeting centered …
Voir Plus »Sherifa: the first Togolese movie broadcast by Canal+ channel on Friday
This piece of news should certainly delight the Togolese cinema sector. For first time, a movie « made in Togo« , is shown on Canal +. It is about « Sherifa« , a full-length film of 119 min by the Togolese director, Steven Af, will be broadcast next Friday in the evening on …
Voir Plus »Death of Noura: Bouteflika is mourning one of the icons of Algerian music
Since the announcement of her death on Sunday, 1st June, the family of the artist Noura (of her real name Fatima Badji) has still continued receiving messages of condolence. The Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika also expressed himself on the disappearance of the 72-year-old star. In his condolence message, the Algerian …
Voir Plus »D.R. of Congo: Lokua Kanza is celebrating his 20 years of career
The Congolese singer Lokua Kanza is celebrating his 20 years of career in Kinshasa. At the age of 56 years old, he so belongs into the group of great big artists having completed 20 long years of career of music with melodies that made world tour. To celebrate the event, …
Voir Plus »Akissi Delta: the story an illiterate that has become icon of African cinema
For the youngest, Delta is the kind wife of Bohiri in the TV series « Ma famille » that has been really successful since its first broadcasting in 2002. Delta, of her true name Akissi Delta, is not an actress only. She is also a director and a producer. Before her periods …
Voir Plus »Tunisia: Mohammed VI wearing casual clothes in the streets
Extending of a few days his stay in Tunisia, the King of Morocco Mohammed VI was perceived in the streets of Tunis yesterday. He was accompanied with the members of his delegation and his son, the Crown prince Moulay El Hassan. Through this stroll in the streets of Tunis that …
Voir Plus »Equatorial Guinea: Theodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo honored by FAGACE
The Equatorial Guinea’s president, Theodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo was honored last Friday in Malabo by the African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE). The ceremony took place in the presence of the government members, the senators and members of parliament. This title rewards the president for his efforts in favor …
Voir Plus »Cynthia Kragbe: Taekwondo champion, candidate for Miss Ivory Coast
Her beauty and her perfect measurement are taking precedence on her qualities of big athlete. Cynthia Kragbe (Taekwondo black belt 3rd DAN), the French-speaking world champion in 2012 abandons the tatami for evening dresses. The young 20-year-old Ivorian made a commitment in the competition for the most beautiful girl of …
Voir Plus »Ivory Coast: Singuila is launching his clothing label in Abidjan
Singuila has a busy diary. 24 hours prior to his show in Abidjan, the artist of Congolese origin will proceed on 6th June to the launching of his range of garment. Singuila announced the information on his official page this weekend. Singuila looks forward to coming back in Ivory Coast …
Voir Plus »Gabon: Germaine Acogny sponsor of the 8th Akini dance festival in Loubou
Germaine Acogny, the famous figure of African dance will support the 8th edition of the Akini dance festival in Loubou planned from 5th to 7th June 2014 in Libreville (Gabon). Dancers coming from about ten African countries and Europe are expected on this cultural meeting that joins the framework of …
Voir Plus »Ivory Coast: 17 Hollywood stars expected at the 2nd GPACT on 4th June
Abidjan will be in the spotlight o 4th June. The Ivory Coast capital town will welcome 17 Hollywood stars within the framework of the second edition of African Grand Prix of Cinema, Television and ICTS (GPACT). According to APA that revealed the information, the remarkable presence of the figures of …
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