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The Battle Afro and Master & Platinum association has just launched the 6th  edition that will take place under the theme « AFRICA » planned for the coming 26th October at the « Cigale de Paris ». This unique Afro Battle will so allow rediscovering this continent and its history from another angle. More …

Africa will welcome for the first time the annual meeting of the Nobel Prize for Peace Prize-winners. The high-level summit will be held from 13th to 15th October 2014 in Cape Town. Placed under the theme « Peace, Living it« , the meeting will be jointly chaired by the former president FW …

The biggest African museum of contemporary art will be opened in 2016 on the Cape Town, South Africa. The Zeitz MOCAA place of interest will be set up near the wharf of the former Robben Island where the South African former president Nelson Mandela was poisoned. The new museum will …

Ten (10) African universities listed among the prestigious ranking 2014 of the best world universities, a ranking published by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).   By the way, South Africa possesses the best African training centers, Egypt also well placed with four classified universities.   The ranking 2014 …

For the very first time since the death the South African former president, Nelson Mandela on 5th December last year, the whole world is celebrating on Friday, 18th July « Mandela Day », recognized by the UNO five years ago.   An outfit of activities is thus scheduled in the big cities …

The BRICS sixth summit that was is held in Brazil on 16th and 17th July 2014 was the opportunity for 5 emerging countries (Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa and India) to officially announce the creation of their bank of development, the New Development Bank (NDB).   The New Development Bank …

The South African writer Nadine Gordimer gave up the ghost on Sunday at her place of residence at the age of 90 years old according to a communiqué published by her family. Reputed for her commitment in favor of the abolition of Apartheid, Nadine saw several of her publications forbidden …

Jeune Afrique magazine has just published a survey realized on the presence of African cities on networks, Twitter in particular.  This publication revealed that African municipalities grant no importance to social networks. Jeune Afrique magazine explained that African cities are less motivated by their ignorance of the profits that they …

The South African president, Jacob Zuma, expected to launch on Friday, 10th July 2014, the Assembling and operation plant of the First Automotive Works (FAW) Company, established in the Industrial Development Zone of Coega (ZDI), located in the metropolitan area of Nelson Mandela Bay, in the province of Eastern Cape. …

Mandela, a common run of people, seems to become eternal. The former South African president who died on 5th December 2013 is always present in mind of his fellow countrymen even the whole world. Several homages worthy of a great man are honoring the memory of this symbolic figure of …

Launched on Wednesday, 18th June, the edition 2014 of the fair « Source Africa« , a big meeting of Africa for the textile sector, is carrying its activities until Friday. About fifty operators represent the Mauritius Island at this meeting in which more than 2 000 prospects are expected. For three days, …

Of Zambian origin but living in the United Kingdom, Samkeliso Kimbinyi created a buzz in the world of information and communication technologies (ICTS) by becoming one of the youngest Microsoft Qualified Professionals (Professionals certified by the Microsoft Company in Europe).   Known under the name Sam, Samkeliso Kimbinyi is in …

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 …

For the first time in its history, South Africa has a « Black » Minister of Finance in the name of Nhlanhla Nene and it was since Sunday evening, the symbol of the radical socioeconomic changes that president Jacob Zuma promised for his second mandate. Mr. Nene, 55 years old, the former …

Another new movie is in progress on Nelson Mandela’s life after his death on 5th December 2013 at 95 years old. Last weekend, producers went to the city of Lobatse, a place situated at 70 km far from the capital town of Botswana Gaborone for the shooting of a documentary …

The official hymn of the World cup of FIFA, Brazil 2014, entitled « Dar um Jeito » (We shall find a way), will be interpreted during the closing ceremony in Rio by the Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean as well as the Mexican guitarist Carlos Santana, the Brazilian singer Alexandre Pires and the …

In Burkina Faso, the need in housing is very high. Government estimated at 30.000 the need in housing for the only city of Ougadougou. Endowed with skill great businessmen, Saïdou Tiendrébéogo, the boss of CGE-BTP specialized in public works, decided to invest in real-estate development. He will reach his objective …

In his first public short speech after the announcement of the official results giving ANC a comfortable majority (62,15 %) in the general elections, the South African president Jacob Zuma dedicated on Saturday evening the victory of ANC (in the power) to the former president, Nelson Mandela, died on 5th …

Original, the last title of the Congolese artist Fally Ipupa that is in full swing, will inflame night clubs of African capitals this summer. The clip of the song has been making success on social networks since a few days already. The former idol of Quarter Latin is back with …

The Senegalese Prime Minister Aminata Touré is presides today the launching ceremony of the 11th edition of the biennial event of African contemporary art Dak’Art 2014. Placed under the theme « Produce the common », the meeting intends to show the place of African art at the international level.   « It will …

The political party in power in South Africa, ANC won in the general elections of Wednesday with 62,5 % of the votes. The results, concerning 95 % of polling stations, were published on Friday, 9th May at 07:30 am (05:30 am GMT).   In spite of this victory, the party …

The parliamentary and provincial elections in South Africa that were held in peace with a high participation of voters were appreciated on Thursday by the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon.   We should note that they were more than 25, 3 million South Africans to go to the polls …

About one thousand delegates coming from 70 countries of the world have been taking part since Wednesday in Abuja (Nigeria) in the 24th world economic forum. During this meeting of three days, some subject among which industry, education, tourism, employment, finances and health will be tackled. Chinese Prime Minister Li …

Zambia is fascinating western tourists. In 2013 the country registered the visit of 914.576 tourists. Zambia Tourism Board (ZTB) indicated this week that they will do better this year. Thay planned a 20 % increase of tourist activities. « Tourists’ arrivals in Zambia for 2013 amounted to 914 576 and with …

Registrations deadline for the first edition of competition « Africa Design Award » initially planned on 30th April 2014 is extended until 9th May. According to the official site of the competition which published the news, three prizes are involved for this first edition of the competition that is promoting African creations. …

The efforts of Rwandan president Paul Kagamé to make of his country, Silicon Valley of Africa are rewarded on international level. The president is co-prize-winner of the Prize 2014 of telecommunications and World Company of information, a distinction awarded by International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Paul Kagam shared his prize with …

African Foundation Innovation announced yesterday in Abuja (Nigeria), prize-winners of Innovation Prize for Africa 2014. Over 10 projects chosen for the final stage, Altis OBM of South Africans Dr. Nicolaas Duneas and Nuno Peres, fascinated the jury.  The project succeeded in combining marketable quality, originality, evolution capacities, social impact and commercial …

On the same bases as last year, Yaya Touré is realizing an enormous season with Manchester City. Two days ahead for the end of the championship of England, the Ivorian is for the struggling for the title. With 19 goals this season in Premier league, the former player of Barcelona …

The official site of film festival « Vues d’Afrique » published yesterday, the list of the winners of the 30th edition of the festival. The prize of short film came to Algerian director Hicham Lasri with the movie « C’est eux les chiens« . Another Algerian Karim Moussaoui won the prize of the full-length …

Senegalese artist Baba Maal travelled last weekend to Fouladou (Senegal) to reaffirm his commitment to promotion of local artists of his country. The vocal leader of « Daande Leñol » group grants a particular attention to singers. « I am convinced of artist’s talent of Fouladou whom I have just seen on stage. …