Central Africa

Towards the end of his sporting career, the Cameroonian striker, Samuel Eto’o, has just officialized his relation with Georgette Tra Lou, the mother of his three children. The wedding, organized in the strict discretion, took place in the municipality of Capiago Intimiano, a small town between Como and Cantu (Italy). …

As several African countries, Cameroon has met economic growth. The Prime Minister, Philemon Yang, indicated before the members of Parliament that the GDP growth of Cameroon in 2014 is estimated at 5,8 % and the government counts on a growth of 6,3 % in 2015. Xinhua agency reported that according …

The efforts regarding environmental protection made by the President of Republic of Gabon, Ali Bongo, were rewarded in England during the edition 2014 of Green Ribbon Political Awards. The Gabonese president was rewarded in the category « Best international environmental action » and is listed among prize-winners of this edition beside of …

The final of the first edition of Grand Prix of Excellence will be held in Libreville (Gabon) on 29th November 2014. In order to optimize chances of 30 nominees in « Hope » category, the steering committee initiated on 21st and 22nd November, a coaching centered on public speaking. The beneficiaries of …

Three months after the announcement by the Telecommunication Regulation Agency (ART), the dialing plan of Cameroon moved from 8 to 9 digits up from the first hours of Saturday, 22nd November 2014. The event was marked by a symbolic ceremony organized at the ministry of post and Telecommunications that took …

Over three candidates presented by the University of Bangui, only one was able to succeed the three stages of the 17th aggregation competition of medicine, pharmacy, odontology, stomatology, veterinary and animal production, of the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (CAMES). Well, it is the Central African, Professor Eugène …

The Congolese writer, In Koli Jean Bofane, is elected last Thursday, 13th November 2014, Grand Prix of Roman Métis 2014 for the city of Saint-Denis. The author of the novel, « Congo Inc. Le testament de Bismarck » (Congo Inc. The will of Bismarck), was unanimously approved by the jury composed of …

After Yaoundé, it’s the turn of Dakar to welcome from 20th to 22nd November 2014, the African Music International Fair (SIMA), a major meeting for African music that will be held at Douta Seck Community Arts Center. About 20 music bands from Africa and Diaspora will present « open and free …

The second Africa-Turkey Summit will be held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea from next 19th to 21st November. According to a communiqué from Turkey embassy in Senegal, this meeting will concern the theme: « a new partnership model for strengthening of sustainable development and the integration of Africa« . On this occasion, the …

Tina Lobondi is a Congolese fashion designer living in London. Specialized in women high range ready-to-wear, she participated for the second consecutive season in Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa in South Africa a few days ago. This international meeting for stylist designers of the continent was successful for the Congolese …

Pulchérie Nzé Nzoughé gave up the 69th edition of the beauty competition, « Miss World » that will be held on 14th December 2014 in Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London (United Kingdom). In a press conference on Monday, 10th November 2014, « Défis de femmes » (Women challenges) association, initiator of « Miss Gabon », …

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) revealed on Monday the appointed players for its traditional award for the Best African player of the year. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gervinho, Yacine Brahimi, Vincent Enyeama are in race to succeed to Yaya Touré who is also nominated. These 5 players were appointed by journalists from the …

Trace Tv and Airtel group offers a golden opportunity to budding artists from 13 countries of Africa. A single phone call can make of these music lovers, stars thanks to the phone competition called Airtel Trace Music Star. Airtel Trace Music Star game is the first one in Africa. The …

Very few Gabonese know the existence of Aston Martin Lagonda, the luxury car that was a part of the private collection of the former president, Omar Bongo. The car is a part of 700 collections that are for sale from 9th to 11th November 2014 at the 36th international old …

The Gabonese Head of State intends to boost public health policy in his country. At the end of a presidential Council on health last Wednesday in Libreville, Ali Bongo called up for a « reform » in the sector. He concretely wants to create in his country a « really successful health system ». …

The Gabonese Prime Minister, Daniel Ona Ondo, is very latest promoted by OIPA / CAMES. He was raised last 27th October to the rank of Commander in the International Order. The Head of government was decorated at the end works of the Council of Ministers of African and Malagasy Council …

Africa Top Success was reporting that the works of the Congolese, Dr. Denis Mukwege were rewarded on 21st October 2014 by the European parliament. The prize-winner of prestigious Sakharov Prize 2014 also received the congratulation messages from the United States of America. The commitment of Dr. Denis Mukwege to restore …

Audacity is one of the main qualities of the Cameroonian, Tony Smith. At 30 years old, the young Manager for Limitless intends to position his brand as a giant of ICTS behind IPad and Samsung Galaxy. Revealed by Choiseul ranking, the former executive of Boeing and Microsoft wants to face …

On working visit in Dakar (Senegal), the Gabonese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet signed with his Senegalese counterpart, an agreement concerning the abolition of visa between personalities of both countries holders of service, diplomatic or official travel documents. This measure strengthens friendship and cooperation relations linking both countries. …

The last edition of New York Forum Africa held in Gabon bear fruit. According to the on-line newspaper Gabonreview.com, the mobile telephony company, Airtel Gabon and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) ratified in Paris, an agreement concerning the training of 5000 young Gabonese in the sector …

ENEO, energy operator in Cameroon has just launched a democratization operation for access to energy through a reduction by 50 % of the subscription fees. Called « a house, a meter », this mobile operation will allow to bring the connection coast in the social tax band from 19.565 to 9290 FCFA …

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) launched on Wednesday, the recruitment process for experts to deploy in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, three countries West African affected by Ebola virus epidemic, reported on Thursday RDC national Press Agency. According to ACP that quoted the Congolese ministry of …

Grand Mopao still draws attention. The Congolese artist, accustomed to police stations, was arrested on Tuesday to have chosen a nickname that Congolese police does appreciate. Koffi Olomidé made him called « Vieux Ebola » (Old Ebola) on a banner announcing his next concert. Ebola killed 50 people in DR of Congo …

He was the very first to have declared that rape is used as weapon of war during conflicts in Democratic Republic of Congo. The works of Doctor Denis Mukwege are just rewarded by the European parliament. The Congolese gynecologist was declared on Tuesday, 21st October 2014, prize-winner of Sakharov Awards. …

The Cameroonian government has just granted an approval to the Nigerian industrialist, Aliko Dangote for the operation of a quarry of pozzolana in the locality of Tombel, South-west. The piece of news is from our colleagues of APA. For a possibly renewable duration of five years, this approval covers twenty …

The ambition is noble and the challenge is considerable with « the energy decade 2014-2024 » project launched by Cameroon and that benefits from the expertise of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). According to forecasts by the Ministry of Water and Energy, the country intends to produce 6000 megawatts (MW) of …

Africa Top Success reported it that digital economy occupies an important place in « Emergent Gabon » project for the Gabonese president, Ali Bongo. Since 10th October, Gabon has operated a small revolution by becoming the first country of Central Africa moving to 4G thanks to the telephony operator, Gabon Telecom. Since …

Gabon, as several countries of Central Africa, invests in telecommunications. For these countries, digital economy remains a determining factor for their development. During the « TransformAfrica » Summit held in Kigali (Rwanda) in 2013, the Gabonese president, Ali Bongo indicated that Gabon will participate in the project of Central African countries connecting …

Equatorial Guinea horizon 2020, Togo vision 2030, Emergent Gabon… Different Terminologies but the concept is the same. African countries have been aspiring since a few years to emergence. It is moreover what justifies the holding on 18th October in Brussels (Belgium) of the first Rebranding Africa Forum. Several decision-makers from …

« Cameroon: Paul Biya among the top 10 wealthiest African Heads of States in 2014 according to the ranking by Forbes« , this is the title of the article that stirs up controversy particularly in Cameroon. Forbes rejects for its part the paternity of such a ranking. In a communiqué published on …