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Jan 15 • 11:02 UTC • 🌍 Africa • Africanews

Makoko demolitions leave thousands homeless as Lagos clears waterfront settlement

Demolitions in Makoko, a historic fishing community in Lagos, have left thousands of residents homeless and without livelihoods, as the state government cites safety and urban planning concerns.

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