Category: Architecture
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🇧🇫 Thomas Sankara’s mausoleum opens to honor revolutionary leader
Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré designed the memorial in Ouagadougou in tribute to Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader. The recently opened mausoleum of the father of Burkina Faso’s 1983 Revolution and his 12 aides, assassinated the same year, proudly stands on the site of the Conseil de l’Entente. The mausoleum is over 70 meters…
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Blue Bay Kindergarten: A Model for Pan-African Educational Development
Editorial Pan-African News Blog Across Africa, the need for well-designed, child-centered educational institutions is more pressing than ever. As nations strive for economic growth and technological advancement, early childhood education plays a crucial role in preparing the next generation. One model that Pan-African nations can learn from is the Blue Bay Kindergarten in Shanghai, China—a…
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🇳🇦 Sam Nujoma: The Architect of Namibian Freedom
Sam Nujoma, the founding father of Namibia, passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and leadership. Known as the Father of the Nation, Nujoma led the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) in a decades-long struggle against South African apartheid rule. His tireless efforts culminated in Namibia’s independence in 1990, marking a…
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🇿🇼 A fitness club in a Zimbabwe cemetery aims to outpace death one step at a time
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — At dawn, 65-year-old Nelly Mutandwa swapped her pajamas for leggings, a T-shirt and sneakers. She grabbed a bottle of water before heading to an unconventional workout spot: a cemetery in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. Surrounded by rows of graves, she joined other members of the Commandos Fitness Club in an hour-long session…
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🇬🇭 Ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo’s Giant Statue Destroyed Amid Controversy: Political Vendetta or Reckless Self-Glorification?
In a dramatic turn of events, the giant statue of Ghana’s former President Nana Akufo-Addo, which he unveiled just days before stepping down from office, has been destroyed. The destruction of the statue has sparked heated debates across the nation, raising questions about whether the act is fueled by political vendetta or a justified response…
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🇰🇪 Julius Mwale Medical and Technology City
Julius Mwale’s, envisioned as a futuristic medical hub in Kenya, has drawn comparisons to Akon City, another ambitious project in Senegal. Both plans are large-scale developments aiming to revolutionize their respective regions. However, they have also faced criticism for their feasibility and lack of transparency. Mwale Medical and Technology City: A Medical Metropolis in the…
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🇪🇹 Addis Ababa airport could be the world’s biggest
Ethiopia is building a massive new airport which is projected to become Africa’s largest and one of the busiest in the world. The £5 billion project, named “Mega Airport City,” will be located near Bishoftu in central Ethiopia, about 25 miles from the capital, Addis Ababa. The airport is expected to welcome up to 110…
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🇺🇬 Uganda plans to launch longest heated oil pipeline by 2027 – minister
The world’s longest heated oil pipeline, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), is “still viable” despite funding delays caused by activist protests, with first deliveries expected by 2027. Construction of the pipeline began in 2017, and it will be almost 1,500 km long. The pipeline will run from two fields on the shores of…
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Plunder Capitalism: Land Grab Tactics in West Africa
panafrican.email Private property is the cornerstone of individual and family wealth, especially in West Africa, where land is closely tied to identity, community, and survival. Yet, the phenomenon known as plunder capitalism is threatening the very foundation of this wealth, as private equity players and multinational corporations employ a range of tactics to seize land…
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Switzerland’s First 3D Printed Building!
To meet the ambitions of tomorrow and strive towards a more sustainable future, we must rethink our current construction methods and adopt more technologically advanced and sustainable practices, like 3D construction printing. COBOD technology enables the use of various 3D printable materials, allowing, amongst other benefits, the replacement of traditional mortar mixes with more sustainable…
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