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Mandela, a common run of people, seems to become eternal. The former South African president who died on 5th December 2013 is always present in mind of his fellow countrymen even the whole world. Several homages worthy of a great man are honoring the memory of this symbolic figure of …

He was one of the main participants and presenters of New York Forum Africa that took place a few weeks ago in Libreville. JX Paulin is a French-Togolese entrepreneur who has settled down in China since about twenty years already. Being successful as entrepreneur and having acquired a robust experience, …

The event took place without making a song and dance but he is nevertheless a great man. The Malian artist Salif Keïta was raised to the rank of Commander of the national order of the Merit of Tunisia on 21st June by the Tunisian President, Moncef Marzouki. The ceremony got the …

The African States still have a long way to go regarding e-government. This is what a recent report of the UNO revealed. Africa obtains an average of 0, 27/1 while the world average is 0, 47/1. Beyond these figures far from brilliant, it is necessary to note the success of …

In West Africa, the President of Burkina Faso Blaise Compaoré is said as the most present African Head of State on social networks. In order to show his attachment to the development of the Information and of Communication Technologies (ICTS), it was introduced since 2013, the National Week of the …

The bad news made the headlines of the Ghanaian press on Monday. The famous Ghanaian artist Castro Destroyer was no more. The pioneer of the Hiplife died on Sunday in Ada-Foah a city situated in the east of Ghana in the Volta region. According to the information got by Africa …

The States of East Africa and their private partners proceeded on 3rd July in Kigali, to the launching of the East African Exchange (EAX), a new regional commodity market. This new tool should participate in a better sale of farm products in this part of Africa. Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda …

End of the suspense. Henceforth, the successor of the ex-Senegalese Prime Minister Aminata Touré is known. Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne was appointed last Sunday to rule the new government composed of 33 ministers. Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne is considered as a close relation of the Senegalese President Macky Sall. IT …

Impossible to talk about the Afrobit without making reference to his name. Davido of his real name David ADEDEJI ADELEKE has newly appeared on the African music scene. However he quickly succeeded in standing at the first place of the international musical scene. Skelewou, the dance that he invented fascinates …

#CDouxDeh, the very new song of the French rapper of Malian origin was available on social networks some hours ago. This new single of the artist that marked his return after a short absence on the musical scene, gathered artists of international fame as Soprano, the French rapper or Leck, …

The Pan-African air transport company, ASKY announced the next increase of its capital moving from 20 billion FCA to 25 billion. According to the information relayed by the Jeune Afrique magazine site, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated and the ECOWAS Bank of investment and development (EBID) already gave their agreement to participate …

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 …

« Lumumba was also a hero for Africa. He is an inspirer for the Congolese and all the Africans« . These words are of Martin Kobler, head of mission of the United Nations Organization in Democratic Republic of Congo (Monusco). Mr. Kobler made this statement on Thursday, 3rd July, outside the remembrance …

The year 2015 will be the year of « all-digital » in the global broadcasting scene. In order not to be outside this appointment, the French-speaking Africa will work on the question from 24th to 26th novembre2014 during the first edition of Africa Web festival 2014. Placed under the theme « Discover the …

Having been raised to the rank of « Officer of the Arts and Letters of French Republic », Edem Kodjo, the former Togolese Prime Minister and the former Secretary General of OUA and at present chairman of the PAX AFRICANA Foundation, received on 2nd July in the Residence of France in Lomé, …

Difficult to find a man having the stature of Abdou Diouf at the time of his succession at the head of the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF) is opened. It is at least what can be said about this « great man » and former president of Senegal with regard to …

The diva of the African music, Angélique Kidjo, will present on the coming 14th October at the « La Cigale » in Paris. The Beninese singer will go through her new album baptized « Eve » and will refresh her old titles, rather her eternal glories. Through this new opus, Angélique Kidjo is paying …

In its publication of Thursday, 19th June 2014 of the Middle East edition, the American magazine, Forbes classified Attijariwafa Bank as « the first Moroccan company in the Arab world« . The ranking that took into account the 500 largest companies of the Arab world, was realized by estimating a ratio including …

Madagascar would have showed its ability in the contribution of the air transport in the development of tourism in other African countries. A gratitude that worth to it last week, the « Best marketing » prize during the 9th forum of « ROUTES AFRICA » that is recently held in Zimbabwe with the support …

Just like previous years, BET Awards 2014 seduced once again last Sunday in Los Angeles, USA on the occasion of the award ceremony, paying tribute to many celebrities and Afro-American artists. Particularly, stars as Chris Brown freshly released from prison or Pharrell Williams as well as others moved the public …

Five delivery drivers of the partner transport companies over a total of 38 of the French oil company, Total, were rewarded on Monday, 30th June in Lomé for their performance between 2013 and 2014. According to the persons in charge of the oil company, this action aims at encouraging these …

For two years, the AfricAngels association has been rewarding the talents that dare to create, to innovate and to progress. And it is with the collaboration of Black Roses Network and the Mazars Group. This year, the merit comes to the Togolese of the Diaspora, Didier Acouetey, chairman of the …

That’s it! Emmanuel Ikazoboh was just appointed Chairman of the Board of the Ecobank group. It was at the end of the general assembly of the Pan-African group held on 30th June in Lomé. Of Nigerian origin, Emmanuel Ikazoboh is a Nigerian chartered accountant of the Deloitte cabinet, who worked …

The icon of Afro zouk, Pierrette Adam continues the promotion of her seventh opus titled « 7ème jour » including 11 titles. There are musical styles as the Rumba, N’dombolo, Zouk, Coupé décalé, etc. Coming bact to the name of her « 7th baby », Pierrette Adam just intends to mark it with an …

Benin is once again honored by one of its highest executives: Professor Dorothée Kindé Gazard. The Minister of Health won the « Harvard Leaders of Health Awards » 2014 last 5th June in Boston, the United States. Last Tuesday, 24th June in Azalaï Hôtel at the Beach of Cotonou, she officially presented …

Student at the tourism school of Girona, Mohamed El Amrani can be proud of his capacity to find solutions adapted to big problems. And his exploit made echo beyond the borders of his native country, Morocco. The young Moroccan has just been rewarded by the new king of Spain, Felipe …

Mozambicans attended to a major event on last 5th and 6th June in Maputo. It was the first edition of the TechCamp meeting in Southern Africa called « TechCamp« . Jointly organized by the United States embassy and the cooperation of Switzerland embassy, the objective was to teach how to use technology …

« Further to an official invitation by the Pope François, the president of the Republic, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, will be received by the Supreme Pontiff on Saturday, 28th June 2014 in Vatican », indicated a communiqué of the presidency published on Thursday. The Malagasy president, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, will thus go to Vatican to …

The Fennecs are not yet qualified for the final; much less, they do not even win the World cup 2014 yet but all the Algerian people became unprecedented hysteric on Thursday evening with the draw against Russia (1-1) in Curitiba, Brazil. Algeria finally concretized its dream reaching for the first …

In spite of the crises on the African continent, there are all the same reasons for hope. And it is pleasing to get encouragements and supports from the international community, from the UNO in particular. In the opening on Thursday of the 23rd summit of the African Union in Malabo, …