Farms in cities: new study offers planners and growers food for thought
URBAN agriculture as a global phenomenon is widely promoted as a sustainable land use practice. On small plots and in
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AFRICITIES
Nigeria’s cities are growing fast: family planning must be part of urban development plans
NIGERIA is rapidly urbanising, with more people living in urban areas than in rural communities. A recent World Bank estimate
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DR Congo revamps its rail system as more African cities rethink public transit
KINSHASA, along with several African cities, including Lagos and Cairo, are re-developing their rail networks to reduce road congestion and curb emissions.
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Dakar’s clandestine taxis are essential for daily travel – but they’re illegal
PAPE SAKHO, GAELE LESTEVEN, MOMAR DIONGUE and PASCAL POCHET AFRICA’S major cities are growing at a rapid pace. In Dakar,
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Nigeria’s new Lekki port has doubled cargo capacity, but must not repeat previous failures
THREE-QUARTERS of the world is covered by water and up to 90% of world trade is seaborne. Seaports and shipping
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Ghana digitised its address system: its failure offers lessons to other African countries creating smart cities
LOUIS KUSI FRIMPONG, MATTHEW ABUNYEWAH, SETH ASARE OKYERE and STEPHEN KOFI DIKO SMART urbanism is about using digital technologies to
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Lagos gets a new elevated rail network
THE first phase of Lagos’ new elevated rail system has been commissioned and testing will now begin ahead of operations that should see as many as 250,000 people transported daily.
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Wildlife in concrete jungles: These two African cities are home to a thriving wildlife population
IN these two African cities, you can make a turn from the worst traffic jam and find yourself in the relaxing escape of nature within a minute.
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Ghana’s informal residents show how social innovation can solve urban challenges
LOCAL governments across the world have turned to what is called “urban innovation” in a bid to manage urban problems.
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Nairobi is bustling and booming
NAIROBI’S bustling and booming, but is the hustle sustainable?
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