Abidjan demolishes homes in low-income areas.
Ivory Coast's largest city, Abidjan, is demolishing homes in low-income areas due to alleged public health concerns, leaving thousands homeless. Rapid urbanization has led to a population boom and housing shortages in Abidjan, where nearly one in five Ivorians reside, many of them in low-income, crowded communes. The city has a history of demolishing homes in such areas, and the latest wave of demolitions has left thousands without shelter and nowhere to go.
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