September 19
Uganda: Parliament Demands Action On Disasters
Nile Post
Parliament has taken a strong stance on the country's disaster management, with Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa directing the government to present a comprehensive report on disaster… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Orders Evacuation of Police Barracks Over Looming Collapse
Daily Trust
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has announced an emergency evacuation of Block 3 of the Mopol 20 Barracks in Onigbongbo, Ikeja, over concerns that it might… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno to Close Relief Camps in 10 Days
Daily Trust
The Borno State government has announced plans to close all 32 relief camps established for flood victims in Maiduguri within two weeks, starting from last Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - Relocate to Safer Grounds Now, Kwara Tells Residents
Daily Trust
The Kwara State Government has called on residents living in flood prone areas to relocate to safer places and advocates the dredging of the River Niger to permanently solve the… Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Lagos to Demolish Onigbongbo Police Barracks
Vanguard
...Orders occupants to vacate Read more »
September 17
Kenya: Popular Quiver Steak House Shut Down After Ignoring Noise Complaints
Capital FM
The Nairobi County government has officially shut down Quiver Steak House, a popular nightclub in Milimani, after it ignored notices to address noise pollution complaints from… Read more »
September 16
Ethiopia: New Report Forecasts Addis Abeba Among Key African Urban Hotspots By 2035
Addis Standard
A new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit predicts that Addis Abeba will emerge as a key urban hotspot in Africa by 2035. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Will Support Maiduguri Flood Victims - Tinubu
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government will support the government and people of Borno following the floods that have ravaged parts of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Maiduguri Flood, a National Emergency
Vanguard
The residents of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, and other vast areas of the North-East, woke up, Tuesday last week, to the invasion of massive floods which came as a result of… Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds Protest in Ballito Over Poor Living Conditions
GroundUp
The march was led by Abahali baseMjondolo Read more »
Nigeria: Flood - Fg'll Stand With Borno, Other States to Cushion Hardships - Tinubu
Vanguard
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the federal government under his leadership will stand with Borno and other states of the federation that have experienced flood disaster… Read more »
Nigeria: Workers Swoop On Pension Savings to Acquire Homes
Vanguard
Number of successful applicants rise 1,271% Read more »
September 13
Nigeria: Borno Flood - My Wife, 5 Kids Still Missing - Survivor
Daily Trust
'I thought I'd die with my 6 children' 'Canoe operators collected N100,000 to rescue my sheep' NGF visits affected areas, donates N100m; Fintiri N50m 259 dead, over 1m affected in… Read more »
Africa: UN-Habitat Advocates Climate-Resilient Housing to Africa's Urban Growth
Ethiopian Herald
Promoting climate mitigation and innovative housing solutions is essential to meeting the rising housing demand across Africa, said UN-Habitat Executive Director Anaclaudia… Read more »
Nigeria: Housing the City Poor Initiative (II)
Daily Trust
The Abuja Master Plan is a document which made proposals on the roadmap for the implementation of the Federal Capital City development. While the policymakers designed the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Murder Rate in Midlands Needs to Be Lowered
The Herald
THE huge backlog in murder trials in the Midlands, and the need to assign five High Court judges temporarily to the province, three in Gweru and two in Gokwe, highlights the need… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Econet Gives Away 8 New Houses in Promotion
The Herald
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe has brought early Christmas cheer to eight winners of the company's 2023 Christmas promotion. Read more »
September 12
Kenya: Wakulima Market Traders Clash With Police to Resist Relocation
Capital FM
Wakulima market traders on Thursday clashed with the police as they resisted a move by the Nairobi County Government to relocate them to Kangundo Road. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Partners Traders to Curb Consumer Exploitation
Leadership
As part of measures to tackle consumer exploitation over pricing, the Federal Competition and Consumers Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Wednesday revealed that it had finalised… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Extends Parking Enforcement Hours
New Zimbabwe
The City of Bulawayo and Tendy Three Investments (TTI) Parking Solutions have extended parking hours effective Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Occupiers Evicted From Alex Social Housing Containers
GroundUp
Mayco member says removal had to take place to make way for rightful beneficiaries. But it has taken the City of Johannesburg years to place people in these containers. Read more »
September 11
Africa: Mixed Fortunes for Africa's Rapid Urbanization -- Report
IPS
A new report says African cities will record rapid urbanization in the next decade, creating a mixed bag of socio-economic opportunities and challenges for the continent. Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Kills 24, Displaces 122,330 in Bauchi
Leadership
The Bauchi State Government has confirmed that about 24 persons lost their lives and about 122,330 others were displaced by flooding, majorly in incidents recorded during this… Read more »
Nigeria: Humanitarian Crisis Looms As Flood Ravages Borno
Leadership
A humanitarian crisis is looming in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, after flood ravaged a large part of the metropolis, leaving thousands of residents trapped. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare's Real Estate Set for Transformation
The Herald
Harare's real estate industry is set for a marked transformation from the ongoing development of the Highland Park Precinct, a mixed-use project that promises to bring together… Read more »