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Urban Development in African Cities

Rising populations and political challenges complicate the future development of Africa's major metropolitan centers.

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Friday Funny: Animal-Shaped Cities Planned in Sudan

Officials in Southern Sudan are floating a fleet of proposals to build new cities in the shape of animals and fruits.

August 20, 2010 - Associated Press

Battling Over the Nile's Water, Forgetting About its Ecosystem

Despite flowing through ten different nations, the Nile's water is only technically the property of Egypt and Sudan. The other eight nations are trying to change that. But as the debate heats up, the river's ecosystem may be caught in the cross-fire.

July 27, 2010 - Yale Environment 360

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