Plans for a futuristic city in Senegal dreamt up by the singer Akon have been scrapped and instead he will work on something ...

"The Akon City project no longer exists," said Serigne Mamadou Mboup, who's the the head of Senegal's tourism development ...

This photo taken on March 23, 2023 shows a city view in Dakar, Senegal.

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Dakar is a city of constant development. From colonial times, and on, the capital of Senegal has seen a lot of shifts in its societal definition which has, in turn, affected its architectural and ...

Had everything gone to plan, the singer-songwriter Baaba Maal’s move to Senegal’s capital from the northern hinterlands would have ended up differently — specifically, with a law degree.

DAKAR, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Clashes between security forces and protesters on Friday gripped Senegal's capital and other cities, the first widespread unrest over the delay of a presidential election ...

Dakar's Art Scene Is Electric—Here's What to See and Where to Stay The city is drawing international attention for its vibrant cultural offerings By Gisela Williams Published: Mar 27, 2025 Save ...

Singer Akon had all of Senegal excited about his plans to create a $6 billion futuristic Wakanda-inspired city in the West African country.

STA 2025 Logo Dakar launched its all-electric BRT system in 2024, a first for the African region. Image: ITDP Africa Mexico City received an STA Honorable Mention for improving integration between ...

The "Akon City" foundation stone in Mbodiène, Senegal, in August 2021. JOHN WESSELS / AFP The village of Mbodiène lies 100 kilometers south of Dakar on the Atlantic coast. Herds of zebu graze on ...