Policy

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Accra’s New City Plans Face Pressure to Fix Today’s Flood Crisis

Building a new city will not solve Accra’s flooding problems overnight. Experts argue that modernising the existing capital must happen alongside long-term urban expansion plans.

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Ghana Deploys 2,000-Person Task Force to Enforce Rent Laws

Ghana is moving from rent education to direct enforcement as authorities prepare a nationwide crackdown. A 2,000-member task force will target illegal rent practices and improve compliance across the housing sector.

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Demolition Threat Puts Federal Workers’ Housing Scheme at Risk

Thousands of Nigerian civil servants could lose homes they have spent years paying for. A land dispute threatening a government-backed housing scheme is now raising fears of industrial action.

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South Africa Targets R2 Million Fines for Land Invasion Organisers

South Africa is moving to crack down on illegal land occupations with tougher penalties. New rules could see people who incite property invasions face millions in fines or jail time.

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South Africa Says No Compensation for Nigerians who left property behind

A diplomatic dispute is growing over abandoned Nigerian-owned properties in South Africa. Nigeria sought compensation for affected citizens, but Pretoria says it will not pay for assets left behind.

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Court Forces Cape Town to Rethink Affordable Housing Strategy

A decade-long housing battle has ended with a major court victory for affordable housing advocates. Cape Town and the Western Cape government must now prove how they will create more housing in well-located areas.

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Nigeria Targets Land Reform to Unlock Affordable Housing Boom

Nigeria is turning to land reform as a possible solution to its housing crisis. The government says fixing land access and ownership systems could unlock more affordable homes and attract new investment.

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South Africa's Richest Man Make 24,000 South Africans Homeowners Through Land Reform Initiative

More than 24,000 South Africans have become legal homeowners through a privately funded land reform programme. The initiative is turning long-time municipal tenants into property owners with transferable assets.

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Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa

Nigeria is preparing to seek compensation from South Africa after hundreds of its citizens fled anti-migrant protests. The move could test diplomatic ties as both countries dispute the status of those repatriated.