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From dark continent to solar paradise

The euphemism Dark Continent, used to refer to Africa, unflattering as it may be, is often-times spot-on.

Much of Africa is pitch-dark day and night. The darkness that prevails in the equatorial jungle is excusable. I'm concerned with dark homes, towns and even cities once the sun goes down and powerlessness come the next day, thanks to the lack of energy.

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