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As from next 15th September, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will proceed to the opening of four (4) new cargo lines for four (4) sub-Saharan African countries. They are among others, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. In a communiqué from the RAM, « the opening of these four new lines will …

The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon announced on Friday the appointment of the Ghanaian diplomat, Mohamed Ibn Chambas at the post of special representative of the organization in West Africa. He so replaces the Algerian diplomat, Said Djinnit, whom Ban Ki-moon recently appointed « a special correspondent » of the United Nations …

The comedian actress of Ivory Coast who calls attention to herself by her sensual breast, Nafissatou Traoré alias Nastou, will perform in a series realized in France by the Togolese, Steven AF and entitled « Ton pied mon pied » which part of shootings is planned in Africa. The series is available …

The very first meeting on Monday of the African Development Bank (BAD) directors, since the return of the institution in Côte d’Ivoire, was beneficial for Africa. A 256 million dollar disbursement intended for the financing of infrastructures and the access to water in Africa, was approved. The agreements concern a …

Of Togolese origin, the music artist, Moonlove, was crowned the best artist during the finale of the 5th edition of the Music Cup of Africa (CAFRIM). She is ahead of the Nigerian, Fumi Enilolobè (2nd), and the Beninese, Boniface Ahouansou (3rd). It was the Hall of arts in Cotonou that …

No need for A’salfo and his partners of the famous Magic System group to go far before finding the one who will take care of their dressing during the concert of 13th September in the mythical room of Olympia in Paris. The « Magicians » found useful to give the job to …

The Hollywood star Lupita Nyong’o that has become muse of Lancôme, offers to the public the first pictures of her campaigns for the prestigious French brand. Pictures and videos show the Kenyan actress in coral dress with the lipsticks of Lancôme. The prize-winner of the Oscar of the best feminine …

While awaiting the starting of the activities of his foundation « SEA Foundation« , the captain of Eperviers of Togo, Shéyi Emmanuel Adébayor, is committed towards the youth of the country where he was born. Three days prior to the match Togo-Ghana in Lomé, the Togolese international was together with Tomégah-Dogbé Victoire, …

The Kenyan president, Uhuru Kenyatta found better than taking part in emergency meetings here and there on the Ebola crisis. He recently promised that Kenya would not abandon the West African States affected by the Ebola virus. Well, he seems to keep his promise through a very praiseworthy gesture towards …

West Africa is ahead of the recent ranking of the African football players the best paid of the year 2014. Yaya Touré from Manchester City is first in the Top 10 with an annual salary estimated at 13 million euros. The Moroccan, Medhi Benatia (8 million euros / year) and …

A new era for the Cameroonian culture with important reforms being operated by competent authorities. The Cameroonian Minister of Arts and Culture (MINAC), Ama Tutu Muna (left of the picture), spoke about « recovery » with new « serious contacts » taken at the international level particularly with the USA and Nigeria. Indeed, during …

The young Togolese, Edouard AKAKPO-LADO made a revolution regarding palm nuts processing. He just invented « Merlinox« , a machine that helps to crush palm nuts and allows obtaining several by-products from palm tree as palm oil or palm kernel oil. The machine also processes coconut oil for the happiness of households. …

Investment Corp of Dubai is diversifying its investments and becomes allied to the Nigerian giant, Dangote Cement. The United Arab Emirates fund announced its participation in the biggest cement company of Africa at the level of 300 million dollars. According to the Ecofin agency, this participation represents only 1,3 % …

The Gabonese president, Ali Bongo has just ended his two-day stay in Tunisia where he spoke to his counterpart, Moncef Marzouki on questions concerning common interest. Both personalities signed 5 main agreements that will, among others, allow Gabon to benefit from Tunisian skills regarding vocational training. President Ali Bongo left …

Serge Kakudji is a 26-year-old Congolese specialist of opera (tenor) who aims at Africanizing this musical genre kept for the West for a long time. He is on leaves in Kinshasa where he seizing the opportunity to organize training workshops towards the enthusiasts of this music considered elitist in Africa. …

As Africa Top Success was announcing it earlier, the Cameroonian group, X-Maleya will make show on 14th September 2014 in the Olympia mythical room. Roger, Auguste and Haïssama were welcomed last Thursday at the Paris Charles de Gaulle airport by a crowd of fans and the staff of the young …

The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) is heading for Dubai on 9th September. The union that includes 7 countries intends to mobilize 10 759 billion FCFA (15 billion euros) in order to realize about twenty projects. The conference organized in partnership with the West African Bank of Development …

The Ivory Coast government has just made a great step in the process of modernization of its public services. It proceeded on Friday to a restitution session of the national document eFonctionpublique Strategy on the digital reform of Ivory Coast public services. The objective of the meeting was the validation …

This famous man that some nickname « The Chameleon » and for some others, « The man with sunglasses« , celebrated his 81st birthday anniversary last Tuesday. In fact, General Mathieu Kérékou, former president of Benin is just 81 years old. The latter made the history of Benin of these latest fifty years and …

Whispers become fact. The duet David-Malkhom came to an end. The famous Faso Kombat group of Burkina Faso is separated. The divorce is henceforth granted between two members of the musical group. It was Peace Malkhom who confirmed the dislocation of the group in the columns of the cultural weekly, …

They satisfactorily represented Togo at the Clap Ivoire 2014 by bringing back five prizes among the Grand Prix of the festival in front of 18 other productions of the ECOWAS in competition. They are Maxime Tchinkoun and Joël M’Maka Tchedre. The first stood out with his short film « Les avalés …

More than ten years after its closure further to the Ivory Coast military political crisis of September 2002, Lycée Jean Mermoz, the international high school of Abidjan is opened again. The news came from our colleague at Star Africa. The reopening of this high school, attended by several pupils coming …

« Le Crocodile de Botswanga« , one of the movies the most visualized in Africa during these summer holidays time will be projected at the next International Film Black Festival Black of Montreal (FIFBM 2014) that will be held from 23rd to 28th September 2014. The movie that confirmed the talent of …

Enjoyment in the families and for the close relations of the 272 Congolese prisoners released thanks to the amnesty law promulgated by President Joseph Kabila on 11th February of this year. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a press conference by Lambert Mende (photo), the Minister of Media and …

A new shareholder is added to share capital of the Ecobank group. The Qatari giant « Qatar National Bank » indicated on Thursday having bought back the shares of the AMCON Company (12, 4 %) in the capital of the Pan-African group. The Objective of the new shareholder is to stand as …

Summer holidays 2014: what is your favorite artist? Singuila (Central Africa/Congo) – Rossignol (42%, 5 Votes) Davido (Nigeria) – Aye (17%, 2 Votes) Os Detroia (Angola) – Angola (8%, 1 Vote) Sarkodie ft Castro (Ghana) – Adonai (8%, 1 Vote) Eddy Kenzo (Ouganda) – Sitya Loss (8%, 1 Vote) Yemi …

The Beninese, Kodjo Houngbeme is since 7th July 2014, the regional manager of the Trace Tv channel. The boss of the label « NOUVELLE DONNE MUSIC » (based in Paris) will be in charge of the launching of the value-added mobile services for TRACE, the creation of localized media (radios, televisions, digital …

The great Pan-African competition for the young African film-makers, Clap Ivoire started on Tuesday in Ivory Coast under the sign of « forgiveness and tolerance for the unity of the peoples« . 23 movies by the young directors coming from 12 countries of Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Conakry, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Gambia, Cape …

The popularity of Davido is not to be shown any more. The best male artist at MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 and the best international music of Africa at the BET AWARDS 2014, is spread all over the world and mobilizes thousands of spectators during his shows. The fame of …

It always pleases to see African artists making a commitment for noble causes in order to take out the continent from poverty. In order to support the campaign « Do Agric. Agriculture that pays » that aims at re-revitalizing investments in agriculture, about twenty famous musicians coming from 11 African countries collaborated …