Central Africa

The 12th ordinary session of the heads of States summit of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) takes place from 5th to 6th May in the Gabonese capital, announced the CEMAC in a press release. The meeting occurs after several postponements because of the busy agenda of the …

The e-commerce is « greatly increasing » on the African continent and could, by 10 years, constitute 10 % of retail sales of the biggest African economies, says the « Global e-commerce Logistics 2015 study. « The advent of the e-commerce revolutionizes the local logistic practices and the physical distribution networks« , notes the study …

Created within the framework of the « Gabon Vert » (Green Gabon) and « Gabon des services » (Gabon of services) projects, the Space Studies and Monitoring Agency (AGEOS) will be operational up from 23rd May 2015. The scientific, technological and environmental public institution will allow Gabon to be equipped in real time with …

The Internet services between both Congo will soon be improved. The Congo telecom company (Congo-Brazzaville) and to the Congolese Company for the post offices and telecommunications (SCPT) (Democratic Republic of Congo), signed last 28th April, a draft agreement for the optical fiber exploitation. During the signing ceremony, documents were signed …

It has started for the second edition of the competition for the Best teacher using and integrating ICTS in teaching. It was launched last Thursday at the high school of Mayap in the district of Noun (western region). The aforementioned competition is opened to teachers of public and private institutions …

Reine Ngotala has been since last Sunday, the queen of the Gabonese beauty. She is elected Miss Gabon 2015 during an evening reported live on the national television. The most beautiful girl of Gabon is 18 years old. Student in Bachelor 1 in Oil Economy, she is native of the …

The Cameroonian Head of State, Paul Biya, national chairman of the Democratic Union of the Cameroonian People (RDPC), party in power, has just created an academy in order to give an adequate political training to his militants. Under the supervision of the Secretary General of the Central committee, the academy …

After Didier Drogba, it’s the turn of Samuel Eto’o to launch his clothing and shoes line. Samuel Eto’o 9 is thus the label of the Cameroonian footballer that will soon be available on the ready-to-wear clothing market. A label thus composed of his name and his idol number, 9. The …

Gabon will host from 24th to 27th August 2015, the 14th edition of the African growth opportunity act (Agoa) international forum. The meeting that will give the opportunity to the African economic operators to sell their products on the American market, is placed under the theme: « Agoa 15 years: sustainability …

Last Thursday in a message to 27 bishops from Kenya travelled to Vatican, Pope Francis denounced the ethnic violence and the « terrorist acts » in Africa as the recent massacre of about 150 students in Garissa. Church in Kenya must be « an instrument of reconciliation, justice and peace. I pray with …

Elections are planned in 2015 in several African countries. Nigeria has just eperienced a peaceful political change appreciated by all. But the holding and the outcome of other African ballots seem more uncertain. The UNO was even worried last Wednesday about the « position taken » by Burundi before general election and …

Papa Wemba is appointed ambassador of the mobile telephony company, Airtel DR Congo. The choice of the Congolese artist is unanimous for a very good reason that the Congolese star is listed among the most popular African artists of the world. He henceforth joins his fellow countryman Fally Ipupa who …

An exceptional multifaceted woman, Patricia Nzolantima occupies a special place among women who make move the Black continent. Native of the DRC, she is also a part of Congolese who have succeeded abroad and have chosen to use their skills for the development of their community. Her life amazes many …

It is now official that Cameroon is the country chosen to shelter the building of a continental meteorological center by China. The country of Paul Biya appeared in the « short list » of the five African countries approached for being the development place of this technology on the continent. The news …

Gabon is mourning Rose Francine Rogombe, the former senator of Gabon died at 73 years old in Paris (France). She was victim of a heart attack according to the local press. Rose Francine Rogombe was the first woman senator of Gabon. She was also acting President of the Republic in …

The Gabonese political opponent, André Mba Obame, died on Sunday, 12th April 2015 in Yaoundé (Cameroon). He was 57 years old. Main political opponent for President Ali Bongo, Obame was ranked second at the end of the presidential election of 2009 of which he continued claiming the victory. Brilliant politician, …

You are women entrepreneurs in the ICTS sector, you dream of improving your performance, exchanging with actors beyond Africa? Well, you now have the opportunity! Thanks to the joint initiative by the social enterprise, She Leads Africa and the Chinese, Huawei that provides solutions in the ICTS sector, you have …

It is wonderful! The very first digital book was published last Friday under the title « Vraiment le Congo, une tribu » (Congo, Really a tribe), reported Africahotnews. Entirely produced and realized in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Marcel Yabili (photo) tells the story of his country in the book. Composed …

Colette Braeckman and Thierry Michel, journalists and directors of Belgian nationality have immortalized the works by the Congolese doctor, Denis Mukwege, through the documentary « L’homme qui répare les femmes – la colère d’Hippocrate » (The man who repairs women – the anger of Hippocrates). The movie traces back the career path …

Gabon is appointed on Wednesday, 8th April 2015 to host the 31st edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2017). The country was competing with Algeria and Ghana. Expressing himself on the choice of Gabon, President Ali Bongo congratulated the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for its decision and …

The news is released by the Journal de Brazza. Women film-makers of Central Africa make an appointment from 13th to 17th June of this year in the Cameroonian capital for a writing session. The meeting will allow project leaders, trainers, producers and diffusers present in Yaoundé sharing their film experiences. …

Africa Top Success reported it that Abidjan will host from 9th to 12th April, the very first edition of Abi-Reggae, the international festival of Reggae music. The event will be sponsored by Bongo Pascaline Mferri Bongo, the elder sister of the president of the Republic of Gabon, Ali Bongo. The …

The news is released by the APA New agency. The Military Medal of Valour was awarded to more than 400 agents of the Cameroonian security forces enlisted in the war against the Nigerian Islamist sect, Boko Haram, at the end of three decrees signed on Wednesday by the Head of …

The mobile technology actors coming from all Africa and all over the world are meeting from 21st to 23rd April 2015 in Lagos, Nigeria on the occasion of the conference called Mobile West Africa 2015. It is an initiative from Basebone, world supplier of mobile services in partnership with Mozilla, …

The denominational private education has, once again and this for a decade, taken the leading shares from the official education regarding success in the official examinations 2014, according to a note published on Wednesday by the of the High School Office of Cameroon (OBC). Thus, over 1035 schools (high and …

Libreville, the Gabonese capital welcomes from 8th to 11th June of this year, the 15th World Conference International Telecommunications. The announcement was made on Tuesday, 31st March in Libreville by Andrew Mugege, Manager Africa of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The event that is co-organized by the ITU in partnership …

From 28th to 30th May 2015, the Katanga Business Meeting, the company fair in Lubumbashi will be held for its second edition in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Katanga Business Meeting (KBM), http: // www.katanga-bm.com, the most important business meeting of the region, is held in DRC, a …

The international community marched last Sunday in Tunisia against terrorism. The solidarity of the heads of States and governments (of France, Gabon, Palestine, Algeria and Italy) expressed during the demonstration, is further to the attack of the Bardo museum which caused 22 deaths. They were thousands to take part in …

Gabon opened on Thursday, 26th March 2015, the Gabonese Administration Information Center (CIAG). The new infrastructure will allow the Gabonese of getting information related to administrative formalities without moving themselves. The launching ceremony took place in Libreville. The National Digital Infrastructures and Frequencies Agency (ANINF) modernizes the Gabonese administration with …

Gulli Africa is the new youth TV channel by Lagardère Active in French language intended for the African continent televiewers. Launched on 25th March 2015, it is exclusively available in the packages of the Canal+ for the “Evasion” formula and broadcast in 22 countries in the sub-Saharan and French-speaking Africa. …