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• {Style} Kate Middleton Named Best-Dressed Among Pregnant Celebs

  21 April 2013 ( #Kate Middleton, #style, #fashion, #pregnancy, #best dressed, #celebrities )

  Vanity Fair recently put together a Best-Dressed Pregnant Ladies list as part of their International Best-Dressed Challenge, and the stylish Kate Middleton topped the list. Below are just few of her best looks we love here at Tropics Magazine. See for...

• April 12 Protest Postponed Due to Outcry - Report

  10 April 2013 ( #April 12, #protest, #News & Prime time, #Democratic Change, #CDC, #political leader )

  Amidst report that the much talked about demonstration this Friday, April 12 has been called off, the Congress for Democratic Change or CDC political leader George Manneh Weah has spoken for the first time on the issue, saying that he is not prepared...

• Soudan: El-Béchir annonce la libération de tous les prisonniers politiques

  03 April 2013 ( #Soudan, #Omar el-Bechir, #liberation, #prisonniers politiques, #Khartoum, #Constitution )

  Le président soudanais Omar el-Béchir a annoncé lundi 1er avril la libération de tous les prisonniers politiques du pays, dans un contexte de baisse des tensions, après de récents accords avec le Soudan du Sud. Les rebelles parlent d'un appel trompeur....

• Congo-Kinshasa: Le pays abritera le 1er congrès international des soins palliatifs

  28 March 2013 ( #Kinshasa, #medecine, #soins, #palliatifs, #Belgique, #France )

  Kinshasa — C'est sous le haut patronage du Ministre de la Santé Publique, Félix Kabange Numbi, que se tiendra du 4 au 6 avril 2013, à Kinshasa, le 1er Congrès International des Soins palliatifs en Afrique Francophone. Ces assises se tiendront dans la...

• For over 20 years, Kidjo has shown that African Music is universal.

  27 June 2012 ( #Features & Interviews )

  With joy and passion Angelique embodies the spirit of Africa. Through her music, life and exuberant commitment to advocacy she exemplifies unity, peace and diversity. Angelique Kidjo has been deemed "Africa's premier diva" by Time Magazine, and the moniker...

• L'intervention de François Hollande

  29 March 2013 ( #Francois Hollande, #France, #Presidence, #intervention, #politique )

  François Hollande a annoncé jeudi le maintien en 2014 du budget de la Défense au même niveau qu'en 2013, mettant fin à l'incertitude sur ses intentions qui avait suscité une vive inquiétude à droite comme à gauche, chez les militaires et les industriels...

• Guide: Food Additives to Avoid

  29 March 2013 ( #health, #food additives, #supermarkets, #manufacturer, #emulsifier )

  Almost all foods in U.S. supermarkets contain additives, most with long names derived from chemical formulas. A food additive can be something intentionally added to a food by the manufacturer or a substance that ends up in the food during the production...

• Maquillage spécial peaux noires et métissées : Show devant !

  19 January 2013 ( #Accueil, #Beauty, #Black Up, #bleu irisé, #Bobbi Brown, #Dior, #Disco Fever, #Estée Lauder, #Maquillage, #mascara effet longs cils, #métissées, #ombre à paupière, #peaux noires, #Sephora, #Teintes )

  Voici un maquillage sensuel qui va mettre votre regard au premier rang ! Teintes bleu irisé; tel un arc-en-ciel sur vos yeux, voilà de quoi vous donner un coté très mystérieux et sexy. Les teintes bleues et grises vont parfaitement s’harmoniser avec les...

• THE REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD

  23 January 2013 ( #Boris Kodjoe, #Duane Martin, #Gossip, #Hart, #Hollywood, #Mariah Carey, #Nelly, #Nick Cannon, #Nicole Ari Parker, #Paula Patton, #Robin Thicke, #series, #stars, #The Real Husbands of Hollywood, #Tisha Campbell-Martin )

  The hilarious Kevin Hart’s hit skit from the 2011 BET Awards is getting turned into a full- fledged series. The Real Husbands of Hollywood is a semi-scripted reality television show will follow the lives of husbands who are married to big stars. Stars...

• Rocsi Diaz Named New 'Entertainment Tonight' Co-Host

  26 January 2013 ( #BET, #celebrity, #chisme stories, #Eddie Murphy, #Entertainment, #Entertainment Tonight, #Gossip, #Honduras, #Interviews, #journalist, #Latino, #Mario Lopez, #Rocsi Diaz, #show, #TV screens )

  Move over Mario Lopez, there’s a new hard-hitting Latino journalist on the entertainment scene. Former BET host Rocsi Diaz just signed a new contract with Entertainment Tonight, to work as a co-anchor for the show’s weekend edition. Rocsi, who was born...

• U.S. Prepares to Back Mali Intervention

  16 January 2013 ( #Dioncounda Traore, #France, #Haverford College, #human rights, #Islamists, #Mali, #New York Times, #News, #Panetta, #Susanna Wing, #Tuareg nationalists, #U.S. Army, #U.S. Government, #United Nations, #USA )

  Washington — U.S. Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta has applauded France's surprise airstrikes on Islamist rebels in northern Mali that began late last week and continued over the weekend. Panetta added that the U.S. government is readying plans for assistance...

• Tropics Magazine - January / Janvier 2013

  11 January 2013 ( #Arts, #Beauty, #Beuate, #Dayan Kodua, #Fashion, #Features, #First Miss Black Germany, #Influential African, #Interviews, #Magazine, #Mode, #Team Tropics, #Tourisme, #travel, #Tropics Magazine )

  Tropics Magazine (January / Janvier 2013) Cover Star: Dayan Kodua, One of The Most Influential African in Germany. Photography: Lemar Johnson (Los Angeles for Mac Cosmetics) Graphic Design: Venicia Guinot. Courtesy of Tropics Magazine. Tropics Magazine...

• Brandy Breaks Down The Business of Being a Star

  16 January 2013 ( #Black Enterprise, #Brandy, #Brandy Norwood, #celebrities, #Entertainment, #Features, #Full Moon, #hip Hop, #Interviews, #leading ladies, #Moesha, #Music, #R&B, #The Boy is Mine, #Two Eleven )

  There aren’t many who can live out their wildest dreams, but Brandy Norwood has found a way to do so since the age of 11. First stepping into the music industry in 1992 as Immature’s (now known as IMx) background singer, the California-bred songbird is...

• Guinée - L'opposition relance les manifestations

  19 April 2013 ( #Guinee, #opposition, #manifestations, #News & Prime time, #Alpha Conde )

  Après les marches du début du mois de février qui s'étaient soldées par neuf victimes, l'opposition relance les manifestations à Conakry et sur l'ensemble du territoire, ce jeudi 18 avril. Le dialogue politique entre le gouvernement et l'opposition n'aura...

• {News} Call for Oil Revenues to Improve Living Standards in Republic of Congo

  20 May 2013 ( #Brazzaville, #Republic of Congo, #The Initiative for Transparency, #Business, #News & Prime time )

  Brazzaville — Congo, which is heavily dependent on revenue from the oil industry, has been declared as "conforming to" a global standard that aims to ensure transparency of payments for natural resources; NGOs hope the announcement will improve the lives...

• {Celebration} 2013 Freedom Day South Africa

  27 April 2013 ( #Celebration, #Freedom Day, #South Africa, #Elections, #cuture )

  On 27 April 2013, South Africa celebrated 19 years since the first democratic all-race historic elections in 1994. Each year this date is celebrated as Freedom Day. According to the Department of Arts and Culture the 2013 Freedom Day theme is 'Mobilising...

• UN Approves Global Arms Treaty

  03 April 2013 ( #UN, #Global Arms Treaty, #General Assembly, #Member States, #vote )

  The United Nations General Assembly has approved a global arms trade treaty that failed to achieve unanimous support last week but which garnered the support of a majority of Member States when put to a vote today. The resolution containing the text of...

• Event • Winterlicious Festival, Toronto's Winter Culinary Celebration

  18 January 2014 ( #Events, #Food, #Lifestyle )

  January 31 to February 13, 2014 This winter, explore the finest flavours in the city during Toronto's most anticipated culinary celebration. Winterlicious is the perfect opportunity to discover diverse cuisine in a variety of local restaurants and take...

• Gabby Douglas, Toni Braxton And Wendy Williams Hit The Runway At New York Fashion Week (PHOTOS)

  09 February 2013 ( #Christian Louboutin, #Fashion, #Fox Network, #Gabby, #Get Involved, #Herve Leger, #National Heart, #New York Fashion Week, #Norma Kamali, #Pamella Roland, #Soledad O'Brien, #The Heart Truth Red Dress Fashion Show, #Toni Braxton, #Wendy Williams )

  The Heart Truth Red Dress Fashion Show is always the perfect kickoff to New York Fashion Week. For one, it supports the efforts of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and encourages better heart health for all women. Plus, all the red hot dresses...

• Women's Empowerment Key to Development

  28 March 2013 ( #Business, #Entrepreneurs, #women, #development )

  ANALYSIS The political economy of care centres on the unpaid work of African women in socially reproducing workers as well as caring for the sick in society. Social mobilization and policy actions to overcome the crisis of reproduction is necessary to...

• Didier Ratsiraka est arrivé à Madagascar

  19 April 2013 ( #Didier Ratsikara, #Madagascar, #election, #crises )

  INTERVIEW Après onze années d'exil en France, l'ancien président Didier Ratsiraka rentre ce jeudi 18 avril à Madagascar. Or, le 24 juillet prochain, doit se tenir une présidentielle où ne pourra se présenter ni le président actuel, Ange Rajoelina, ni...

• Competition • Couple of the Year 2014 by TROPICS MAGAZINE!

  16 January 2014 ( #Competition, #Culture & Entertainment )

  *COMPETITION* Couple of the Year 2014 brought to you by TROPICS MAGAZINE! Description: ~COUPLES~ #1: Upload your favourite/cutest/sweetest/most lovey-dovey couple photo with your boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife. #2: Tag your friends in the photo...

• Deposed Madagascar President Out of 2013 Poll Race

  13 December 2012 ( #news & prime time, #slider, #Madagascar, #2013 poll race )

  OUSTED Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana will not run for office in elections scheduled for May next year as recommended by SADC to allow restoration of peace and stability in his country. Mr Ravalomanana, who resigned under pressure in March 2009...

• Beyonce Cops Jay-Z $40 Million Private Jet For Father's Day

  26 June 2012

  Jay-Z celebrated his very first Father's Day this past Sunday (June 17), and wifey Beyonce reportedly got him one extravagant gift to mark the occasion ... a private jet. According to PerezHilton.com, B plopped down $40 million on a Bombardier Challenger...

• Couture Fashion Week New York 2012 (September 15-17,2012)

  20 July 2012 ( #Features & Interviews )

  Take advantage of this prestigious event’s immediate and long-term reach to promote your brand, product or service. Have an on-site display and network with thousands of event attendees in New York City. Benefit from ongoing post-event promotion. Reserve...