Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, is facing unusual weather events and coastal processes such as sea level rise, flooding, erosion, increased heat stress, and storm surges that exceed the heights of existing infrastructure. In addition, …
This conurbation, which stretches around Lake Nokoué, is undergoing significant demographic growth with a population exceeding 2.5 million. It includes the economic capital Cotonou, the administrative capital Porto-Novo, and two residential municipalities: Abomey-Calavi and …
Joal is a town in the Thiès Region, located on Senegal’s Petite Côte, 114 km southeast of Dakar. According to the Mayor, "the city has significant cultural, environmental, and socio-economic assets to become a model city for Senegal and Africa." The city is seeking …
South Sudan has been facing a complex, fragile situation and ongoing political uncertainty. However, the government and warring parties are working toward ending a decade of conflict and insecurity, aiming to set the country on a path to lasting peace and sustainable economic growth. In this …
Located in the southeastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kolwezi is the capital of Lualaba Province. The city is a major hub for mining and is known as the world capital of cobalt. This mining activity significantly impacts the city’s development. Kolwezi is experiencing rapid …
