Cameroun

Under its local identity of Nexttel, the Vietnamese mobile company, Viettel, the 3è in Cameroon, signed its start from next 18th September 2014. The new operator’s activities will start at the time Cameroon is getting ready to adopt a new 9-digit dialing code. It is further to « decisive » tests, network …

With its success last year, the 4th edition of the Summer school on the mining industries in French-speaking Africa, organized from 18th to 30th August 2014, started last Monday in the Cameroonian capital town. The initiative came from the Center of Excellence for the Governance in the Mining Industries in …

The very first USA – Africa Summit has belonged to the past since 6th August 2014 with satisfaction of from about fifty African leaders as well as the Obama administration.   Important decisions were thus taken at the end of this high-level meeting marking thus a decisive stage in the …

Tourism remains a driving force for growth in Africa. And the country of Paul Biya (appreciated by 70% of his countrymen) could be listed among new destinations of African tourism.   « Cameroon expects to welcome two million foreign tourists and six million national tourists per year on the horizon 2020« , …

The young Malian film-maker, Bakary Diallo, the hope of the African cinema was involved in the air crash of Air Algérie occurred on 24th July 2014. The director of the short film « Tomo » took part in AfricaDoc in Bobo Dioulasso where he was trained in the documentary writing together with …

Cameroonian caricaturist, Ezzat El Dine Humorist Me Mystero The 15th edition of the international festival of caricature and humor of Yaoundé (FESCARHY) held in the Cameroonian capital town from 2nd to 7th July came to an end on Sunday in the Bois St Anastasie. Centred on the theme « a life …

Amobé MEVEGUE is into everything. His career inspires the new generation of Africa. The professional of media of Cameroonian origin left Africa at the age of 5 years old but his heart stayed there forever. Presenter for several radio and television programs, Amobé MEVEGUE made of the development of Africa …

The Francophone University Agency (AUF), a world French-speaking universities association, very active in Africa and the Development Research Institute (IRD), a French public institution with scientific and technological character dealing with decisive questions for the South, are putting together in order to develop and strengthen the scientific exchanges between the …

Through e-readers, it is henceforth possible to have access to the digital book in Africa and at the modest price of 650 FCFA. This, thanks to the application « Quick Do« , developed by the French-Cameroonian, Dominique Buendé. Rewarded in 2013 through the « Orange Social Prize » for the same innovation, the developer …

There were not only football players in the Cameroonian delegation that travelled to Brazil for the World Cup 2014. In spite of the mediocre performance of the « Lions Indomptable of Cameroon (two matches, two defeats), the country of Paul Biya was celebrated through its culture. The artist Kareyce Fotso was …

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 …

« 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 …

« Money does not like noise ». This popular saying in Africa suits to the story of the Cameroonian Bernard Fokou, the owner of the eponym group. In spite of the wide range of his businesses that cover Central Africa, the man is talkative and avoids the press as far as possible. …

The Cameroonian singer, Yannick Noah, brought to prisoners of the detention center of Fresnes (situated in the south suburb of Paris) what they missed: the joy of living. This, through a concert it gave on Monday in this place of detention for the association « Ensemble contre la récidive » (Together against …

The board of directors of the African Media Initiative (AMI) promoted last Saturday the Cameroonian Eric Chinje at the executive management of the organization. With his 16 years spent in communication domain, the former journalist of the Radio Cameroon and Television (CRTV) has all the skills to effectively manage the …

JJ DU STYLE of his real name AYISSI NGA Joseph-Marie is a French-Cameroonian garment creator of which « WAZAL » is more and more appreciated in France, country of the fashion. Born on 3rd February 1984 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, AYISSI NGA Joseph-Marie, son of a fashion designer, was very early closer to …

The artist Beninese musician, Stan Tohon will present on the coming 7th June at the Casino Planetarium in the city of Pougues-les-Eaux, France within the framework of the 4th edition of the festival « Caravane d’Afrique« . The King of « Tchink system » will share the stage with the famous Cameroonian singer saxophonist, …

It is difficult to attend a fashion show in Cameroon without meeting Afor Tenye Tumban on stage. The Cameroonian young lady of 22 years old has become a major figure of fashion in her country. Requested by several designers, Afor Tumban participated in several fashion shows and posed for numerous …

Yves Eya’a has do not regret his choice by deciding to come back to his country and share his rich experience with his fellow countrymen. Certified in the National Center of Dance of Paris, the young Cameroonian taught the contemporary dance before finding his vocation; fashion. He was famous at …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …