Uganda: Ugandan Innovator Turns Agricultural Waste Into Affordable Building Materials

[Nile Post] What if agricultural waste and locally available soil could help reduce the cost of building homes in Uganda?
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Ghana: GSA to Establish Tiles Testing Laboratory in Takoradi

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) will establish a concrete and ceramic tiles testing laboratory in Takoradi in the Western Region to ensure that building materials meet the required safety and quality standards.
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Somalia: Somaliland, UAE’s Burjeel Discuss Accelerating Burao Hospital Construction

[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland's health minister has held talks with senior Burjeel Holdings executives in Abu Dhabi on accelerating construction of the Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Referral Hospital in Burao, the health ministry said.
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Benin: BSIC Raises 15 Billion CFA Francs for Affordable Housing

[Daba Finance] BSIC Benin raised 15 billion CFA francs through a securitization of receivables, named "FCTC ZAKA BSIC Benin 2026-2033." The results were announced on October 26, 2026, in Cotonou, following a subscription period from July 19 to 30, 2026.
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Nigeria: Tribute to Shettima Muhammad Kashim Ibrahim

[Daily Trust] On the penultimate Friday, we were stunned by the sudden death of Architect Shettima Muhammad Kashim Ibrahim. What made his death more poignant and painful to his relations and friends was that he was visible on the day of his death.
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Nigeria: Tribute to Shettima Muhammad Kashim Ibrahim

[Daily Trust] On the penultimate Friday, we were stunned by the sudden death of Architect Shettima Muhammad Kashim Ibrahim. What made his death more poignant and painful to his relations and friends was that he was visible on the day of his death.
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Kenya: Chinese Nationals Held Hostage in Violent Robbery At Kilimani Construction Site

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police are investigating a violent robbery at a construction site along Kilungu Road in Nairobi's Kilimani area, where three Chinese nationals were held hostage and property and cash stolen.
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Uganda: 22 Rescued As Church Building Collapses in Entebbe

[Nile Post] Even the prophets did not see this one coming. And it was tragic by all means.
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Kenya: ‘We Shall Meet in Court’ – Babu Refuses to Apologise to Sakaja Over Collapsed Building Claims

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dared Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to take him to court over his allegations linking City Hall to the collapsed Eastleigh building, insisting he will not apologise as he demands accountability for the deaths and suffering caused by the tragedy.
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Kenya: Eastleigh Building Collapse – Four Survivors in Hospital As Rescue Efforts Continue

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Four people have been rescued and taken to hospital following the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as search-and-rescue operations continue.
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