Africa Investment Forum 2024: Africa, the most urbanised continent by 2050, needs more investment to prevent a surge in shanty towns (experts warn)

Diversification of investment needs to go hand in hand with appropriate measures and provisions put in place by national governments and urban authorities

Africa’s urban population will triple in the next 25 years and African countries will need to invest up to 5.5 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) in urban development if they are to avoid rapid growth of shanty towns. This was the conclusion shared by experts at a round-table…

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Commissions Transit Transport Terminal And Traffic Signals To Transform Urban Mobility

The newly commissioned terminal is designed to promote safety, sustainability, and inclusivity, particularly for persons with disabilities

President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has officially commissioned a transit transport terminal and traffic signal system as part of the USD $52 million Integrated and Resilient Urban Mobility Project (IRUMP). This landmark initiative, funded by the Government of Sierra Leone and the World Bank, is designed to modernize urban transport,…

Marriott International Expands Branded Residences Portfolio in the Middle East & Africa Region

Underscoring the company’s global leadership in branded residences and luxury development, Marriott International announces a strong residential pipeline in the MEA region

Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) (NASDAQ: MAR, “Marriott”) announces its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, with 41 projects in the portfolio, including 29 projects in its signed pipeline and 12 open properties.      In the past two years, the global hospitality leader…

United Nations-Habitat hosts online press conference ahead of twelfth session of the World Urban Forum in Cairo

The press conference set the stage for WUF12, which marks a significant milestone as the forum returns to Africa for the first time since 2001

UN-Habitat (www.UNHabitat.org) held an online press conference to outline the key themes and objectives of the upcoming twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), taking place from 4 to 8 November 2024 in Cairo, Egypt. This year's forum will focus on the theme "It all starts at home: Local…

Green Building Trends in Africa: Africa’s urbanization provides the opportunity to embrace Green Building (By Julien Fouilliart)

Despite continental issues of poverty, unemployment and rapidly developing informal settlements among other issues, many countries in Africa are embracing green, sustainable building practices

By Julien Fouilliart-Building & Infrastructure Growth Leader Middle East, Caspian and Africa, Bureau Veritas (https://group.BureauVeritas.com)​. Globally, buildings are responsible for a substantial share of energy, electricity, water and materials consumption using between 35-40% of energy demand and contributing 37 per cent of world carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Including the manufacturing of…

Video News Release: UN-Habitat to host press conference ahead of the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo

inDrive Joins Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024 to help Shape the Future of Transport in South Africa (SA)

In celebration of Transport Month, inDrive participates in the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024, contributing to discussions on advancing sustainable and integrated transport solutions in South Africa

In recognition of Transport Month, inDrive (www.inDrive.com), a global leader in urban mobility and services, has taken a central role in shaping discussions at this year’s highly anticipated Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2024. The summit, which began on October 2nd and runs until October 4th, focuses on transparency, leadership, and…

In Kinshasa, nature-based solutions are easing challenges from rapid urbanization and climate change

Green spaces are being replaced by concrete, metal, and bare earth, ushering in climate challenges like flooding, soil erosion and higher temperatures

Nature-based solutions like urban farming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate challenges including urban heat, flooding, and air pollution. But how can governments and communities determine which nature-based solutions best meet their needs? In Kinshasa, indigenous knowledge, innovative tools, and proactive local government are helping to answer…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission hosts Technical Validation Workshop on the detailed Design Study of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway

The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project (ALCHDP) aims to construct a 6-lane dual carriage highway from Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire, through Ghana, Togo, Benin to Lagos in Nigeria

The Transport Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission is hosting a 3-day technical validation workshop for the Detailed Design Study (DDS) of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway in Lagos, Nigeria, from Wednesday, 11th September to Friday, 13th September 2024. The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project (ALCHDP) aims to construct a 6-lane dual…

African Water Facility Secures 12 Million Euros to Invest in Urban Sanitation in Africa

Over the next ten years, the African Water Facility, through the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative, aims to mobilise $320 million to support 50 sanitation projects

The African Water Facility has secured 12 million euros from the Nordic Development Fund for a new funding initiative to support African governments, utilities, the private sector, and other stakeholders to expand access to safe and sustainable sanitation in African cities. The Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII) was launched…