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Investing in Africa and a New U.S.A.
While strife and instability may mark much of world’s perception of Africa, the continent is strengthening its efforts to be viewed as economically viable on a global stage. To further this goal,...
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Obamas Visit ‘Door of No Return’ on Goree Island, Senegal
The First Family visited the “Door of No Return” on Senegal’s Goree Island Thursday afternoon, the final slave dungeon and portal where African slaves were shipped to the New World during the...
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How One Black Entrepreneur ‘Powers’ Obama’s Africa Strategy
President Obama just ended his whirlwind multi-country tour of Africa. Traveling to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania over six days, his first major trip to the continent included moments both...
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Give1 Project Launches Entrepreneurship Incubator in Dakar
The business incubator model is an increasingly important vehicle for facilitating the growth of small and medium-size enterprises in Africa. Because of this, a number of technology hubs, incubators...
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Give1 Project to Host Inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference in Dakar
Whether in Nigeria, Nicaragua or the United States, many of the challenges–and rewards–encountered by women remain the same. In order to provide a platform for global women to network, engage and...
View ArticleWHO Declares Nigeria & Senegal Ebola Free
When it comes to handling Ebola, some western nations may well be served taking a peak at a page from Nigeria and Senegal’s medical journals. With the news on October 20th that Nigeria, the most...
View Article10 Things You Need To Know About Akon’s Futuristic Crypto City In Senegal
Multi-platinum-selling music artist and producer Akon is planning to build a futuristic city in Senegal that will have its own digital currency. The musician, who is of Senegalese descent, is in the...
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$6 Billion Construction Contract Awarded to Build Akon City in Senegal
It has been announced that a $6 billion construction contract has been awarded to build Akon City in Senegal, Africa. Senegalese-American singer, businessman, and philanthropist Akon is building a...
View ArticleMeet Momar Sakanoko, The Former Basketball Star Who Built a Multi-Service...
For serial entrepreneur Momar Sakanoko, nothing is more valuable than your experience. Sakanoko is one of the most celebrated basketball players with French-Senegalese roots. Throughout his life,...
View ArticleAkon Reveals Plans To Make Good On Promise to Open Music Schools In Africa He...
As his eponymous futuristic city rises, Akon has disclosed a plan he and Michael Jackson discussed before the King of Pop’s death in 2009—building music schools all throughout Africa. Akon, an artist,...
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$6B ‘Akon City’ Will Open In 2026; Africa’s Largest Hospital Is In the Plans
Giving back to Africa has always been a huge part of Akon‘s platform. The “Sorry, Blame It on Me” singer revealed in a recent interview that despite disruption in the plans, the first phase of “Akon...
View ArticleNew Documentary Explores The Miraculous Journey Of Conjoined Twins From Senegal
This month, BBC is releasing a highly-anticipated documentary regarding the lives of conjoined twins from Senegal who were born in 2016. The miraculous story of Marieme and Ndeye and their parents’...
View ArticleSenegal’s Water Is Allegedly Being Diverted For Profit By An American...
Bloomberg reported that in the arid landscapes of West Africa, where water is as valuable as gold, a controversial venture is unfolding, drawing global attention to the ethical dilemmas of resource...
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