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Greater Lomé: The 8th edition of Dunenyo Zà celebrated under the banner of unity and development.
Lomé, 16 August (ATOP) – Apotheosis of 8‘ Dunenyo Zà, traditional and cultural festival of the communities of Agoè-Nyivé, Bè and Aflao, was held on Saturday 15 August in Lomé in the presence of the President of the National Assembly, Prof. Komi Selom Klassou, representing the President of the Council. It was in an atmosphere of...
Greater Lomé: The 8th edition of Dunenyo Zà celebrated under the sign of culture, unity and development.
Lomé, 16 August (ATOP) – Apotheosis of 8è (i) the number of young people aged 18 and over, It was in an atmosphere of popular fervour, reunion and…
Togo
Inauguration of Third Memorial Complex Léon Mba: Tribute to the Father of theTAIN and valorization of our history.
14/08/2026 As part of the celebrations of the National Independence Day, the President of the Republic, Head of State, Head of Government, His Excellency Brice Clotaire OLIGUI…
Gabon
President Mahama inspects science lab project at UTAS.
On the first day of his two-day #ResettingGhana Tour of the Upper East Region, President John Dramani Mahama inspected the construction of an ultra-modern, multi-complex Science Laboratory…
Ghana
Traditional knowledge potential for economic transformation.
12 Aug 2026 Government recognises indigenous knowledge as it holds immense potential to anchor Botswana’s economic transformation. This was said by Assistant Minister of Communications and Innovation,…
Botswana
Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia Discuss about Ways of Enhancing Tourism.
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (ENA) —House of People’s Representatives (HPR) Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs Standing Committee members and a Saudi Arabia tour operators delegation have…
Ethiopia
Zio: The “Ayiza” celebration celebrated to strengthen living together and inclusion.
Tsévié, 9 August Cambridge (ATOP) – The 54th edition of the traditional “Ayiza” festival (bean festival) was celebrated on Saturday 8 August in Tsévié under the theme…
Togo