May 09
South Africa: George Residents Champion the 'Superdogs' Searching for Survivors of Building Collapse
Daily Maverick
Visiting the scene of the collapsed building in George on Wednesday, Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman described sniffer dogs as a 'key' element of the search and… Read more »
South Africa: Consulting Engineer Who Signed Off Plans for Collapsed George Building Reported Missing - - Later Found
Daily Maverick
Athol Mitchell, who signed the plans for the 75 Victoria building disaster project, was found after an alert had been sent out on the Pink Ladies Facebook page. Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese President Raises Eyebrows Over Politicians' Involvement in Land Issues
The Point
During his recent visit to Mbour 4, a week ago, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed his annoyance at discovering that certain politicians were associated with a vast expanse… Read more »
South Africa: Activists Want 12 More Pieces of Public Land Used for Housing
GroundUp
Parking lots in Cape Town's city centre should be used for affordable housing, says Ndifuna Ukwazi Read more »
Liberia: Kush to Weah, Zombie to Boakai
New Republic
With just a little over three months in office, the new administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is beginning to grapple with difficulties in dealing with the scourge of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Toiling to Own Clean Cites Nationwide
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- The Ethiopian government said that it is working on connecting urban and rural areas to help the nation bring structural transformation and ensure economic… Read more »
Ghana: GNFS Ready to Rescue Flood Victims
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has conducted simulation exercises in readiness for recusing victims of potential flooding, as the rains set in. Read more »
Malawi: Vendors in Limbe Decry Inadequate Space, Pacific Tower Offers Solution
Nyasa Times
Vendors plying their trade in Limbe Central Business Area have expressed concern over the inadequate space, which they say is hindering the growth of their businesses. Read more »
May 08
South Africa: Emergency Personnel 'True Heroes' As 36 Pulled From Building Site
SAnews.gov.za
The number of people retrieved from the collapsed five-storey building in George has risen to 36 as of Wednesday morning. Read more »
Kenya: All Residents Housed in Collapsed Uthiru Building Safe - City Hall
Capital FM
Nairobi County Disaster Management Unit has accounted for all the thirty-four residents housed in a collapsed building along Naivasha Road in Nairobi's Uthiru area. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Governor Seeks Collaboration With British Architects On Affordable Housing
Premium Times
Mr Oki is a Nigerian-born British architect who, in September 2023, emerged as the 80th President of RIBA, thus becoming its youngest and first black president at the age of 32. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Ministry of Planning Convenes Workshop for Effective Action Plan for IDPs in Kismayo Town
Radio Dalsan
The Poverty Reduction and Durable Solutions of Somalia's Ministry of Planning Investment and Economic Development , in coordination with Jubbaland's ministry of Planning kicked off… Read more »
May 07
South Africa: Building Collapse Leaves Five Dead, Scores Trapped
allAfrica
A multi-storey building under construction in George, South Africa, collapsed, leaving at least five people dead and trapping around 50 others. Read more »
Ghana: Walking in African Cities Can Be a Miserable Experience - Accra Study Shows Planners Ignore Needs of Pedestrians [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
African cities aren't welcoming places for pedestrians. Yet walking is free and, given the shortage of decent public transport, it's often the only way for people to move around.… Read more »
Uganda: 70 Arrested in Major Crackdown On Kira, Namugongo Criminals
Nile Post
Police have successfully apprehended 70 suspects in a coordinated operation targeting criminal activity along the northern bypass and surrounding areas within Kiira Road and… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Demands Statement On Karuma Bridge
Independent (Kampala)
Members of Parliament have asked government to provide the likely implications of restricted access to Karuma bridge, which has been found to be compromised. Read more »
May 06
Uganda: Speaker Among Presses for Expedited Repair On Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
Parliament has urged the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to prioritise and expedite the repair work on Karuma Bridge to minimize delays faced by road users during the… Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Razes Part of Ex-Kano Gov, Shekarau's Residence
Vanguard
A fire outbreak has razed some part of the Kano residence of former Kano State governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau. Read more »
Ghana: Ga Traditional Council Places Ban On Noise Making From May 6
Accra Times
The Ga Traditional Council has also imposed a ban on organizing funeral rites and related activities for the duration of the ban. Read more »
South Africa: KZN Declares War On Illegal Dumping
SAnews.gov.za
In a bid to eradicate illegal dump sites and maintain cleanliness in public spaces, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has… Read more »
May 03
Kenya: Get Ready, Nairobi! Weatherman Sounds Alarm for Heavy Rain Friday
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Department on Friday cautioned residents of the Nairobi metropolitan area about the likelihood of "heavy to very heavy rainfall" and advised exercising… Read more »
May 02
Ethiopia: Transforming Addis Into a More Livable & Vibrant City [editorial]
ENA
In addition to serving as Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa is significant to African politics and diplomacy. Along with the embassies of many nations throughout the world, the city… Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Authorities Warn of Temporary Road Closures in Nairobi Due to Floods
Capital FM
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) on Wednesday announced the temporary closure of several roads in Nairobi due to overnight rains causing flooding. Read more »
Uganda: Tondeka Metro At Risk of Losing City Bus Service
Independent (Kampala)
Tondeka Metro, which has operated the City Square-Ntinda bus circuit for three years, faces the loss of its business due to a dispute with Nairobi-based fleet financier RentCo… Read more »
April 30
Liberia: Slum Dwellers Crave Relief
Liberian Observer
On a regular day, Mary Sayon sits beside her mini shop in Buzzi Quarter near the drainage, inhaling the fetid order of trash dumped in the water. Here, access to quality air is a… Read more »