Akon City

The first phase of construction, near the town of Mbodiène, was supposed to be completed by the end of 2023, but the project has been riddled with delays and controversy

Mauritania

Dakar

Senegal

Mali

The Gambia

150 km

150 miles

Atlantic Ocean

Mauritania

Akon City

The first phase of construction, near the town of Mbodiène, was supposed to be completed by the end of 2023, but the project has been riddled with delays and controversy

Dakar

Mali

Senegal

The Gambia

100 km

100 miles