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Africa: World Bank Supports Uganda’s Cities and Municipalities to Build Climate-Smart Infrastructure and Create Jobs

eriinfo.com4 days ago04 mins

Kampala — The World Bank Board has approved a six-year urban development program to improve the management of cities and municipalities and expand access to climate-smart infrastructure, services, and jobs for urban residents and displaced populations in refugee-hosting areas. The Uganda Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) program will support 10 cities, 26 municipalities, and…

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Africa: China Is Helping Build Africa’s Cities, but Its Approach Sidelines Local Urban Planners and Residents

eriinfo.com5 days ago014 mins

As African cities experience some of the fastest urban growth rates in the world, China has become a major bilateral financier for urban infrastructure. From Nairobi’s elevated expressways to Lagos’s airport upgrades and Addis Ababa’s new riverside developments, Chinese-backed projects are transforming skylines and daily life across the continent. I study China’s economic engagements in…

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African Cities Are Diverse and Thriving, but Face Many Challenges. How to Make Them Healthier

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago012 mins

A new book called Urban Health in Africa explores how rapid urbanisation across the continent shapes public health and wellbeing. Drawing on diverse research and case studies, the book reframes African cities not just as sites of challenge, but as places of innovation, resilience and opportunity. We spoke to global health researcher Elaine Nsoesie and…

‘Unpleasant surprises’: Will key French cities elect far-right mayors? | The Far Right News

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago011 mins

Paris, France – France heads to the polls on Sunday for local elections to usher in mayors and city council members, in a final round of voting. The municipal elections, which come a year before France’s presidential vote, offer a glimpse of the country’s political landscape. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The…

Aerial footage shows flooded cities as storms hit Spain

eriinfo.com2 months ago01 mins

Aerial footage showed the extend of floods in Spain after a series of storms hit the Iberian Peninsula. Storm Marta hit Spain on Saturday, bringing more rain to the region, as it was still recovering from Storm Leonardo. In Córdoba, drone footage showed flooded olive trees as Spanish farmers warned of the millions of euros…

Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities | Donald Trump News

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

US president instructs Department of Homeland Security not to intervene in protests in Democrat-run cities unless they ask for federal help. ‍United States President Donald Trump has ordered the ‍Department of Homeland ⁠Security (DHS) to avoid getting involved in protests in Democrat-run cities unless they ask for federal help. The announcement on Saturday followed weeks…

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African Cities Must Rise to Meet the Climate Crisis

eriinfo.com3 months ago09 mins

African cities bear the brunt of climate impacts, and cannot afford to wait for international solidarity that may never come. Multilateral climate action and funding faced a major setback last week when the United States (US) announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and 65 other international bodies. It…

LIVE: Government forces control multiple cities in southern Yemen

eriinfo.com3 months ago01 mins

Pro-government officials on Saturday say they have regained control of the Wadi Hadramawt region.

Takealot tests instant delivery with Mr D in major cities

eriinfo.com4 months ago04 mins

The Takealot app’s new option will indicate items available for immediate delivery through TakealotNOW. Takealot has begun piloting a new feature that lets shoppers order certain items for near-instant delivery directly through the Takealot app, using Mr D as the fulfilment partner. Customers browsing selected products will now see a “Get it Now” option indicating…

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Africa: Cities Now Home to Nearly Half of Humanity – UN Report

eriinfo.com5 months ago06 mins

Forty-five per cent of the 8.2 billion people on the planet live in cities, which is only going to increase as the world becomes increasingly urban. In 1950, the global population stood at 2.5 billion and just 20 per cent were city dwellers. By 2050, two-thirds of global growth is projected to occur in cities…