Press review – AKON LIGHTING AFRICA Official website Tue, 06 Mar 2018 18:49:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.9 There are obstacles facing the Akon Lighting Africa project, singer… /obstacles-facing-akon-lighting-africa-project-singer/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 18:45:46 +0000 /?p=38892 Singer and businessman Akon talks about his “Akon Lighting Africa” project, which offers electricity to African nations.

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]]> Akon introduces solar project in Gambia with pilot phase benefiting 4,000 villagers /akon-introduces-solar-project-gambia-pilot-phase-benefiting-4000-villagers/ Sat, 04 Mar 2017 05:34:56 +0000 /?p=38795 The post Akon introduces solar project in Gambia with pilot phase benefiting 4,000 villagers appeared first on AKON LIGHTING AFRICA.

]]> Akon Lighting Africa honored in a special report broadcasted on France 24. /akon-lighting-africa-france-24-video/ Mon, 30 May 2016 17:32:26 +0000 /?p=38624 Akon introduces the business model of this initiative, while Samba Bathily stresses the three cofounders’ will to encourage the development of skills and jobs locally. Video available at: http://www.france24.com/en/20160514-down-earth-senegal-solar-energy-sunna-design-africa-electricity

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]]> Solektra Co-founders Akon, Thione Niang and Samba Bathily introduce their mini grid project in latest issue of Invest in Africa /solektra-co-founders-akon-thione-niang-and-samba-bathily-introduce-their-mini-grid-project-in-latest-issue-of-invest-in-africa/ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 09:14:22 +0000 /?p=38586 Solektra Co-founders Akon, Thione Niang and Samba Bathily introduce their mini grid project in latest issue of Invest in Africa http://www.investinafrica.media/ With the growing perception that renewable energy is the most cost-effective solution to Africa’s energy crisis, now is the time to accelerate our investments in programmes that can be scaled or replicated to maximise…

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]]> GULF NEWS : Join our coalition for microgrids to build a brighter Africa /gulf-news-brighter-africa-press-review/ Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:29:04 +0000 /?p=38565 The post GULF NEWS : Join our coalition for microgrids to build a brighter Africa appeared first on AKON LIGHTING AFRICA.

]]> Solektra International invited to join Powering Africa Summit 2016 /solektra-int-invited-to-join-powering-africa-summit-2016/ Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:52:43 +0000 /?p=38555 The post Solektra International invited to join Powering Africa Summit 2016 appeared first on AKON LIGHTING AFRICA.

]]> Le Point Afrique presents the key features of Solektra International’s business model (FR) /le-point-afrique-presents-the-key-features-of-solektra-internationals-business-model-in-an-interview-of-akon-during-cop-21-in-paris-fr/ Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:47:25 +0000 /?p=38269 Le Point Afrique presents the key features of Solektra International’s business model in an interview of Akon during COP 21 in Paris. Click on the logo to read the article

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]]> Live QA on The Guardian today December 3rd 5.00 pm CET /live-qa-on-the-guardian-today-december-3rd-5-00-pm-cet/ Thu, 03 Dec 2015 12:55:23 +0000 /?p=38244 Live QA on The Guardian today December 3rd 5.00 pm CET – AKON to share updates on Akon Lighting Africa and comments on COP 21 live with Community and social editor Maeve Shearlaw Look forward to receiving your questions Click here

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]]> Akon is featured in leading African online business publication How we made it in Africa /akon-is-featured-in-leading-african-online-business-publication-how-we-made-it-in-africa/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:52:34 +0000 /?p=38130 Akon is featured in leading African online business publication How we made it in Africa while explaining how energy access helps to create basic infrastructure in Africa – thus paving the way for more investments to be made over the continent. Read the article about Akon Lighting Africa initiative and its unique business model: http://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/why-rb-star-akon-developed-a-financing-model-for-solar-energy-in-africa/52244/ Read Akon’s messages…

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]]> Reportage sur Akon Lighting Africa et Solektra International dans la dernière édition du Magazine de l’Afrique (Fr) /reportage-sur-akon-lighting-africa-et-solektra-international-dans-la-derniere-edition-du-magazine-de-lafrique-fr/ Sun, 27 Sep 2015 19:26:28 +0000 /?p=38110 Lancé il y a 18 mois, le programme d’électrification de l’Afrique promu par le chanteur sénégalo-américain Akon étonne par ses méthodes et par ses résultats.   Il y a deux ans, j’ai rendu visite à ma grand-mère à Kaolack, au Sénégal. Pas d’électricité, on fonctionnait au kéro- sène. Je me suis dit, ce n’est pas…

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