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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From the Slums of Delhi to an Institution in Australia... Nancy's Story Will Inspire Everyone

A female student from a slum in Delhi has received a scholarship to study in Australia despite facing numerous challenges in her educational journey.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Kenya rolls out twice-yearly HIV prevention shot in Nairobi slum

Kenya has launched a new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in a Nairobi slum, significantly enhancing the fight against HIV transmission.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Journey from Slum to Luxurious Villa: The Story of Two Sisters Running a Sex Racket

A shocking case of forced conversion and sex trafficking has emerged in Bhopal, India, involving two sisters and a young man who were arrested after a complaint by a beautician.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Dharavi: Billions in Business in the 'Gold Gutter', Learn...

Dharavi, a slum in Mumbai, has an annual business turnover of over 90 billion rupees driven by industries like leather, pottery, recycling, and street food.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'It's a sewer, but it's gold...' The billions of business in the narrow streets of Dharavi

Dharavi, a densely populated slum in Mumbai, is often overlooked despite its vibrant micro-economy that contributes significantly to the city's economy.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Nigeria, the displaced from the Makoko slum have little hope for the future

Residents evicted from the Makoko slum in Lagos face a bleak future, as they question the government's promises of urban development after their forced relocation.

Feb 14 โ€ข 23:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headline: in the DRC, the demolition of the Pakadjuma slum and a flight for hope in Goma

Residents of the Pakadjuma slum in Kinshasa are facing violence and unrest following a violent demolition of their homes, which resulted in three deaths and several injuries.

Feb 14 โ€ข 05:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Nigeria, the brutal eviction of Makoko, a stilt slum's consequences [1/2]

The Lagos State Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to demolitions in the stilt slum of Makoko after an agreement was reached with affected communities.

Feb 13 โ€ข 23:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

The Krays, Christine Keeler and cheap flats - the life of the original slum landlord

The article explores the controversial life of Peter Rachman, a notorious figure in London's postwar property market known for his illicit business practices and connections to criminal elements.

Feb 7 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Makoko demolition: When economic interest overrides humanity

The article discusses the negative impact of economic interests on the slum community of Makoko in Lagos, as experienced by American missionary Jack Kyle.

Feb 3 โ€ข 00:58 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine rallies in Kampala slum where he grew up

Bobi Wine, the Ugandan opposition candidate, campaigns in the slum of Kampala where he was raised, ahead of the presidential elections against Yoweri Museveni.

Jan 12 โ€ข 13:49 UTC

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