Cape Town Council rejects disaster relief fund for informal settlements

In a significant council meeting, Cape Town's decision to reject a dedicated disaster relief fund raises concerns for ...
Nature

Informal Settlements in African Cities

Informal settlements are home to a large share of Africa’s urban population and face complex challenges that demand inclusive, sustainable solutions. This Focus brings together research and opinion ...
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The silent struggle for education in Kenya's informal settlements

Children walk from school along Juja road,Nairobi near Mathare slums,Nairobi on Thursday,July 20,2023 where uneasy calm returned after Wednesday Azimio demonstrations where several people sustained ...
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The fascinating history of how residents named informal settlements in Nairobi

In Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, it is estimated that over 70 per cent of the population live in informal settlements. Many of these have a history rooted in colonial policies whereby the "African ...
The Conversation

Ghana’s informal settlements are not all the same – social networks make a difference in community development

Louis Kusi Frimpong receives funding from Social Science Research Council (SSRC) through the African Peacebuilding Network (APN) Individual Research Fellowship Program. Matthew Abunyewah receives ...
Forbes

A Bitcoin Economy Forms In Africa’s Largest Informal Settlement

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Frank Corva writes about Bitcoin adoption around the world. Six and a half kilometers from the city center of Nairobi, Kenya lies ...