Kenya's slums are a haven for viruses: here's what we know: One of Nairobi's low-income areas Alex Pix/ShutterstockAs the new coronavirus spreads in African countries, a big source of concern is how it will spread and affect those that live in congested low-income areas. Moina Spooner from The Conversation Africa asked Eric Fèvre about how viruses spread in Kenya’s … [Read more...] about Kenya’s slums are a haven for viruses: here’s what we know | The Conversation
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Lagos’ size and slums will make stopping the spread of COVID-19 a tough task | The Conversation
Lagos' size and slums will make stopping the spread of COVID-19 a tough task: Lagos has several slum settlements. Getty ImagesHuman vulnerability has come to the fore with the coronavirus practically bringing the world to its knees. National and city governments are taking bold steps for mitigation and containment. In Nigeria, the federal government has announced some … [Read more...] about Lagos’ size and slums will make stopping the spread of COVID-19 a tough task | The Conversation
African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums | The Conversation
African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums: People feel a real sense of community in slums like Kibera in Nairobi. EPA-EFE/DAI KUROKAWAIn sub-Saharan Africa, over 55% of the urban population are estimated to live in areas categorised as slums and informal settlements. These slums and informal settlements are largely the physical manifestations … [Read more...] about African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums | The Conversation
SA News: The tale of two slums in South Africa as residents seek to upgrade lives
The tale of two slums in South Africa as residents seek to upgrade lives: CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In Cape Town, the slums of Flamingo Crescent and Santini are just 20 kms apart but the gap in the standard of living in these two settlements is being hailed as an example of how residents can actively ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews India … [Read more...] about SA News: The tale of two slums in South Africa as residents seek to upgrade lives
Gifted children in Africa’s urban slums are a precious and untapped resource | The Conversation
Gifted children in poor areas of Africa's cities are unlikely to make it to secondary school. Steve HumbleWe all know that it doesn’t matter whether you’re rich or poor. You can still be gifted. Opportunity is the key. Through opportunity you can overcome difficulty and reach your full potential. But is this true in the developing world? Over a number of years a team at … [Read more...] about Gifted children in Africa’s urban slums are a precious and untapped resource | The Conversation
