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The 11th edition of the Cauris d’Or will be held next 6th June in King Fahd Palace Hotel in the Senegalese capital, news revealed by the managing staff the Movement of the Companies of Senegal (MEDS), organizer of this event. Placed under the joint sponsoring of the president of the …

The Ivorian government decided in the council ministers late in April to ban the marketing of cosmetics that depigment the skin. This measure concerns whitening products or cosmetics containing « mercury and its by-products« , « corticoids« , « vitamin A » or « hydroquinone beyond 2 % rate« . The measure by the Ivorian government is a …

Eleven (11) thousand, that is the number of deaths caused by the Ebola virus within one year. In a report, the UNO experts accused the World Health Organization (WHO) by denouncing failures and dysfunctions of the international organization in its management of the epidemic. According to a group of 8 …

The Congolese company, VMK (Vou Mou Ka), specialized in the manufacturing of telephones and tablets, is going to be established in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by next October. It is what declared the founder, the tech entrepreneur, Verona Mankou, at the end of a discussion last 7th May 07th …

The presenter of the radio program « Couleurs tropicales » on RFI and co-owner of the Tropiques FM Radio station started a hunger strike a week ago. The former interministerial delegate for the equality of opportunity for the Overseas French people stands against certain practices of Stephane Mouangué (also shareholder of the …

After his defeat in front of General Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election of last 28th March, the outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan (photo), asserted having been betrayed by his friends. It was during the farewell mass organized last Sunday in Lagos that he made this declaration. In his speech, he …

In Niger (one of the world poorest countries), rises a woman whose hardworking, ingenuity and generosity make the happiness of thousands of people in Niger. Reki Moussa is at the head of Asusu, the biggest micro-finance institution of the country. Certified in economy, Reki Moussa made her first experiences in …

Balbina D’Almeida is elected Miss Togo France 2015 at the end of an evening organized last Saturday in Paris. The young 19-year-old school girl in the high school final year, thus succeeds to Diane Hanvi, winner of the previous edition of the beauty competition. Aïda Ouro and Rebecca Ahadji are …

It is done this time. The famous Ethiopian athlete, Haile Gebreselassie ends his professional career. He gave the news last Sunday in Great Britain at the end of the Great Manchester Run. « I am happy to stop it there. I knew that this time would be the last one« , declared …

The board of directors of Asky has just appointed Henok Teferra at the head of the Pan-African airline company. The Ethiopian replaces his fellow countryman, Yissehak Zewoldi who resigned a few days ago for personal reasons. The new managing director of Asky was the chief of staff for the manager …

Africa finally claims the remedy of an injustice that has lasted too long. Africa that counts more than fifty member States does not have permanent seats to the United Nations Organization Security Council. The commission of ten States of the African Union in charge to work at a better representation …

The very first edition of the « Aviation Africa » summit takes place from 10th to 11th May 2015 in Dubai. The event will allow the participants discussing strategies, opportunities and challenges of the aviation sector. It will also serve as framework to discuss the growth opportunities of the sector on the …

A group of women associations and leaders of Senegal launched last Friday in Dakar, the National Synergy of Women (SYNAFE) which one of the objectives is to impact on peace and stability of the country, said Khady Fall Tall (photo with the microphone), coordinator of the commission of the initiative. …

The first edition of SUP’Africa, a cultural event dedicated to the valuation of the wealth of the African continent, will take place the coming 9th May in Casablanca. Initiated by the world IT School, SUPINFO, leader in France, this edition will get the participation of thirteen African countries apart from …

Event exclusively dedicated to the African banking sector and that celebrates the successes of personalities and financial institutions that contribute to the quick modernization of the sector in Africa, African Banker Awards 2015 will take place during the annual meetings of the African Development Bank (ADB) on 27th May in …

His determination worked in his favor and today, he has the smile on his face. We hint at the Algerian writer and journalist, Kamel Daoud, who has just won the Prix Goncourt 2015 with his very first novel « Meursault, The Counter-Inquiry« , having missed the edition 2014. The writer received his …

After his missed attempt of 2010, the Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote, continues to believe in his dream to buy the English football club, Arsenal. In an interview granted to Bloomberg, the 67th world fortune (and the first of Africa) plans to propose an irresistible offer to the owners of the …

The American rapper of Senegalese origin, Akon, bought an armored Mercedes Sprinter 2014 that he plans to give to an African President, revealed the Tmz site, quoted by REWMI. According to the on-line newspaper, Akon bought the car at the dealer, « The Firm Auto » in the South of Florida and …

Good news for the Liberians. The World Health Organization (WHO) will officially announce the eradication of the Ebola virus disease in Liberia on 9th May 2015. According to BBC that released the news, this declaration will be only possible if no new case of the virus is detected so far. …

With immediate effect, the agreements concerning the cancellation of visa within the member countries of the Cemac (Central African Economic and Monetary Community) was one of the important decisions taken during the heads of States summit of the sub-regional institution. From now on, the nationals from the Cemac member countries …

The American NGO « Save The Children » published its annual ranking of the « State of the World’s Mothers » on 4th May 2015. Libya tops the African countries in front of Tunisia and South Africa. These performances of the aforesaid African countries should be kept in proportion because the African number 1 …

The hotel Onomo Group continues its expansion. After Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako and Libreville, Onomo is established in Lomé. Built by the sea, the new three star hotel infrastructure consists of 127 rooms, 4 suites and meeting rooms, the whole in a remarkable comfort. As any other hotels of the group, …

Set aside from the tatami for five months for injury, the Gabonese athlete, Anthony Obame, announces his return in the local press of his country. In an interview granted to the L’Union newspaper, the Olympic taekwondo vice champion is getting ready to take part in the world championship in the …

After 10 year cooperation, the wonderful adventure between Warner Music France and Magic System still continues. The contract between the Record Company and the Ivorian mythical group was renewed last 11th March in Paris in a friendly atmosphere. A team of Warner Music France has been staying since a few …

The second edition of the exchange and training meeting « Samba professionals » will be held from 21st to 31st July 2015 in Libreville (Gabon) Initiated by the 3MJ Consulting agency, the event is sponsored this year by the French writer and journalist, Harry Roselmack. For Josiane Maténé, managing staff of 3MJ …

For more than 15 years, 5th May is dedicated to one of the world greatest jobs: the International Day of the midwife. An opportunity to discover this job by « giver of life« , pay tribute to women who exercise it and show their importance within the society. On this occasion, the …

Congratulation messages start coming to Faure Gnassingbé after his reelection at the head of Togo at the end of the presidential election of last 25th April. Further the proclamation the final results of the presidential election of 25th April 2015 by the Constitutional court, the secretary general of the International …

In spite of the lack of energy problems met in Ghana this year, the country continues to seduce investors. According to the study « Africa: a closer look at value » realized by the audit and consulting firm, PwC, Ghana tops 15 countries that attract investors. The study revealed that the English-speaking …

If the African economic growth should reach 5,0 % in 2015 compared with 4,7 % last year as predicted it by the UNO World Economic Situation and Prospects 2014, it is thanks to the tenacity of entrepreneurs, businessmen, business managers, companies and African economic and financial institutions, but also the …

Africa counts on the Public Private Partnership to achieve emergence. Actions are increasing in this way these last five years. It’s in this context that Senegal hosts from 5th to 7th May 2015 a forum on the theme: « Public – Private Partnerships: the column carrier of the Senegal Emergent Plan ». …