In 2018, Akon shared his plans of building a futuristic pan-African city in his home country of Senegal, describing it as the as a “a real-life Wakanda” in reference to the Afro-futuristic ...

American singer and songwriter Akon has become the official owner of an African city named after him. “Just finalized the agreement for Akon City in Senegal. Looking forward to hosting you there ...

Opinion - Liberia, often remembered for its turbulent past, holds the promise of a prosperous future. It's time for Liberia to reclaim its narrative and reintroduce itself to the world as the Jewel of ...

Is Senegal’s Akon City an impossible dream? A futuristic city with atypical architecture, immersed in high-tech and propelled by solar energy and the crypto-currency launched by musician Akon, Akon ...

"Congratulations to my dear brother William Ruto as he is declared winner of the presidential elections in Kenya," Akon wrote to his ... to be a Kenyan from today. Africa deserves strong, sober ...

Nathalie Akon Gabala joined IFC as Director of Gender & Economic Inclusion Department in September 2023. Nathalie, an American and Ivorian national, was earlier the Executive Director at Mastercard ...