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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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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Water problems: No Day Zero for Johannesburg
WITH Johannesburg suffering water shortages, Biénne Huisman looks at how another South African city learned from narrowly escaping “Day Zero”.
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Akin Mabogunje: Nigerian urban geographer who mapped the origin and trends of African cities
I was introduced to Professor Akin Mabogunje’s work when I joined the Department of Estate Management at the University of
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African cities can do more to protect children from climate change
SIX in 10 people will be living in cities by 2030. This is concerning. Cities are responsible for over 70%
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African cities, COVID and climate: public knowledge on urban planning is needed
AFRICAN cities are rapidly urbanising and already experiencing considerable negative impacts of urbanisation. The production of urban spaces in African
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Cities need inclusive COVID-19 responses to build back stronger. But we can’t do it alone
NINETY-FIVE of Covid-19 cases are reported in urban areas. That puts cities on the frontlines of a global public health crisis that is widening the
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