Burundi

La Francophonie, réunie à partir de jeudi à Erevan, doit nommer à sa tête une Rwandaise, consacrant ainsi la victoire de l’Afrique, mais aussi celle du président français Emmanuel Macron, héraut d’une vision plurilinguiste de la défense du français. « J’apprends les mots les plus utiles: comment ça va ? Où …

La 3è journée des jeux africains de la jeunesse qui se déroulement actuellement en Algérie a été bénéfique pour l’Egypte qui a engrangé une moisson importante de médailles, atteignant la bagatelle de 68 médailles. Chez les garçons, les égyptiens ont atteint le nombre de 25 médailles en Or, 7 en …

La deuxième journée des jeux africains de la jeunesse qui se déroulent actuellement en Algérie a vu l’Egypte creuser l’écart par rapport au nombre de médailles, où les judokas égyptiens ont réussi la palme de cette journée du 20 Juillet. Ils ont ajouté 17 médailles, dont huit en or par …

A compter de lundi 7 mai, les signaux FM des radios BBC et VOA au Burundi cesseront d’émettre pour une durée de six mois. Une décision, prise au lendemain même de la journée internationale de la liberté de presse (3 mai), qui montre une fois de plus que la liberté …

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Corneille is still inspired. After the album « Entre Nord et Sud » released in November 2013, the Canadian artist of Rwandan origin announced colors of the summer with « Wine and Bubble », a dancing title recorded with the cooperation of the Jamaican artist Laza Morgan. The video clip of the song is …

The Cameroonian group X-Maleya, is no more satisfied with seducing its local public. Roger, Auguste and Haïssama decided to value their talents in other climes. The trio thus set out to conquer Europe. Olympia, the mythical room that consecrates talents of the world will welcome the group on 14th September. …

The pictures are making buzz on social networks. The captain of the « Lions indomptables » of Cameroon, Samuel Eto’o and Campaoré family took early on Wednesday, several pictures that aroused discussions in the Burkina Faso as well as on the web. Sponsor of « Copa Coca-cola » tournament, the striker of Chealsea paid …

A new concept is getting ready to take possession of African continent. More and more African women are proudly raising their natural and frizzy hair. The hair curling, wigs and weaving which were in fashionable for several decades tend to lose ground. All started from social networks with the creation …

African Diaspora has organized year by year and henceforth, does not misses any opportunity in order to make show. Cameroonian students and students living all over Germany participated on 10th May in the casting of the edition 2014 of Miss / Mister Cameroonian Challenge which finale is planned on 9th …

Organized by Mossibet’ké association, the 3rd edition of the festival « ICI C L’AFRIK » (Here is Africa), will take place from 23rd to 27th July 2014 in both cities of Congo: Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. According to Beri Nzila, communication manager of « ICI C L’AFRIK« , this 3rd edition is organized in the …

It has been awaited since 2010. It is henceforth available. The Congolese star Lokua Kanza has just published on Tuesday the video clip of « Famille« , a title recorded with the cooperation of the other idol of Congolese music Fally Ipupa.   The new video of Lokua Kanza is a call …

Sylvia Bongo belongs to the list of the first active ladies of Africa on social networks. With a Facebook page of more than 200.000 fans, the first lady of Gabon is permanently in touch with hers. But in order to point out health problems of the women of inland of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

As Africa Top Success announced it earlier, voices are raised for the release of school girls taken hostage by Boko Haram group. After Barack Obama and Magic System group of Ivory Coast, it is now the turn of the Beninese star Angelique Kidjo and Michelle Obama, the first lady of …

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 …

He is known in the series Bododiouf broadcasted by several African television channels in 2000s. He is back but this time behind cameras. The comedian of Burkina Faso, Souké of his real name Mahamadou Tiendrébeogo, is working on « ça ou rien« , his very first movie in production. Mahamadou Tiendrébeogo evokes …

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 …

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 …

At a time when recording industry goes more and more badly with on-line downloads, the solo album « subliminal » of Maître Gims, former leader of Sexion D’assaut, is being sold like hot cakes. The very first opus exceeded 700 000 sales. A lightning success of the artist who has the merit …

African Banker, the quarterly magazine dedicated to bank and finance in Africa published the list of 36 financial institutions nominated for its Awards 2014. We should note a strong presence of English-speaking banks. Nigeria and South Africa, the first two economic powers of the continent, are the most represented. According …

African literature will be celebrated in Geneva from 30th April 4th May 2014 during Book, press and culture fair 2014. The Senegalese writer Cheik Hamidou Kane, author of « Ambiguous Adventure » and the Congolese Tchicaya U Tam’s are the distinguished guests of the fair which is for its 11th edition. From …

ECOWAS Center of Gender Development (CCDG) based in Dakar, granted scholarships of excellence to 17 Senegalese girls. The institution which makes equality of opportunity between Man and Woman a major concern, intends to encourage feminine gender to be interested in scientific domains. Comings from region of Dakar, Thiès and Diourbel, …

In November 2014, the Senegalese former president Abdou Diouf will leave the head of the International Organization of Francophony (OIF), the institution he has been managing since 2002. Candidates for the succession of the Senegalese are being revealed. After the Mauritian Jean Claude de L’ Estrac, two other African personalities …

Togo acceded to international sovereignty on 27th April 1960. The former French colony with for first president Sylvanus Olympio, had for the first time just saw its very new flag floating. This new page that was opened in the history of this small country of West Africa made dream many …

« Maître d’école » is the name of Papa Wemba’s next album planned to come out 20th June 2014. And take a deep breath please; it is an opus « 100 % rumba » with 24 titles. On the album, we note collaborations with the diva Barbara Kanarn as well as other famous names …

Chadian capital is welcoming from 24th April to 7th May 7th, the 8th edition of Euro-African Film festival. It was Mrs Hélène Cavé, ambassador, head of European Union Delegation in Chad who launched last Thursday this great meeting that gathers every year, African and European directors as well as any …