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Solektra partnership with Lanyi Foundation and Caritas and The Healey Foundation in Sierra Leone

AKONLIGHTINGAFRICA — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:17:41 +0000

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Straits Times interested in Akon Lighting Africa’s original approach which on purposes focuses on bringing electricity primarily to rural areas

AKONLIGHTINGAFRICA — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:30:20 +0000

Straits Times interested in Akon Lighting Africa’s original approach which on purposes focuses on bringing electricity primarily to rural areas. http://www.straitstimes.com/world/bright-lights-on-stage-singer-opts-to-light-up-rural-africa

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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016

AKONLIGHTINGAFRICA — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 06:03:16 +0000

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Joining forces to fight back climate change

AKONLIGHTINGAFRICA — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 07:56:15 +0000

Solektra international teams at COP 21 in Paris to call attention on climate financing for developing countries and present Akon Lighting Africa as best-in-class case study On November 30th, the 21st Conference of Parties on Climate (COP 21) will open in Paris, with an objective to align all member countries on clear targets and policies…

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Akon’s interview in The Guardian – Why for profit initiatives make a difference when it comes to energy access in Africa

AKONLIGHTINGAFRICA — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 12:58:49 +0000

As night falls across Africa bustling cities light up and neighbourhoods begin to buzz, fed by traffic from well-lit roads. In the countryside, meanwhile, villages are plunged into darkness, shutting down the night-time economies of rural communities as restaurants and shops close and children light candles to do their homework. For Akon, the US-based rap star, the…

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