Urban informal settlements, often referred to as slums, are a significant aspect of urbanization in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These areas are characterized by inadequate housing ...

Kibera, is arguably the biggest slum or informal settlement in Africa, with a population of ... right behind Olympic Primary lies a lush urban farm that was once an annoying dumpsite and a health ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Kibera slums in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The Africa Urban Forum that is taking place in ...

With perfect pirouettes and plies, dozens of young ballet dancers gracefully moved between the makeshift iron houses of one of Africa’s largest urban slums, spreading the Christmas spirit.

The new study "Climate Change, Disaster Risk, and the Urban Poor: Cities Building Resilience for a Changing World" finds that one billion people living in slums face greater risks from climate change.

With perfect pirouettes and plies, dozens of young ballet dancers gracefully moved between the makeshift iron houses of one of Africa’s largest urban slums, spreading Christmas spirit.

Experienced, not taught - Realizing safe water, sanitation and hygiene in Africa Cholera outbreaks sporadically occur in low-income areas ... The prevention of diarrhea and cholera in African urban ...