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Planning gaps leave Senegal questioning ‘Akon City’ Source: Reuters Published: 2020/12/15 19:08:40 Herds of cows meander across the one-lane highway that leads down Senegal's coast to Mbodiene, a farming village where singer Akon plans to build a futuristic city. Designs of shiny, pinkish buildings that bend and curve like waves would look at home in any sci-fi movie. Architect Hussein Bakri has carved out space for a parking lot - for flying cars. Akon has said the city will attract tourists and create thousands of jobs. US-based firm KE International said it plans to start construc...

Future or Fantasy?: Singer Akon's Plan for Senegal's Futuristic City Draws Suspicion, Skepticism News18 © Provided by News18 Future or Fantasy?: Singer Akon's Plan for Senegal's Futuristic City Draws Suspicion, Skepticism Herds of cows meander across the one-lane highway that leads down Senegal's coast to Mbodiene, a farming village surrounded by scrubland where singer Akon plans to build a futuristic city. The designs, which show shiny, pinkish buildings that bend and curve like waves, would look at home in any sci-fi movie. In the master plan, architect Hussein Bakri ha...

news The fashion show in a baobab forest © Annika Hammerschlag Organisers of this year's Dakar Fashion Week have a message for the world: sustainability is in style. Forced by coronavirus restrictions to hold the show outside, models emerged beside the trunk of an ancient baobab tree to stride down the catwalk. The event, held at the weekend in Senegal's capital with the theme of environmental responsibility, featured 20 designers whose collections - both those on the runway and sold in boutiques - have long been handmade on the continent rather than mass produced in factories.  "A lot of...

Dakar — Akon says he’ll build a futuristic city in rural Senegal. Villagers don’t know what to think Herds of cows meander across the one-lane highway that leads down Senegal’s coast to Mbodiene, a farming village surrounded by scrubland where singer Akon plans to build a futuristic city. The designs, which show shiny, pinkish buildings that bend and curve like waves, would look at home in any sci-fi movie. In the master plan, architect Hussein Bakri has carved out space for a parking lot – for flying cars. Akon, the Senegalese-American singer of 2006 hit “Smack That”, has said...

7 Tips To Help You Fishing Without Draining Your Wallet Posted on 7 Tips To Help You Fishing Without Draining Your Wallet Fishing is amazing and allows you to spend more time outdoors to enjoy the fresh air. However, fishing requires a lot of skills and equipment. It even takes a decent amount of time to learn all the basics of fishing. The most common equipment you will need is life preservers, rods, and reels. But if you are a fishing enthusiast you will also need to count costs for trolling motors and boats. These basic materials can cost you about $2500. Fancier options will cost you ...