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[Your reactions] Abidjan: buildings collapse like a house of cards

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A young girl walks past a collapsed building in Abidjan, March 7, 2022. AFP - SIA KAMBOU

By: Juan Gomez

Since 2020, at least 13 buildings have collapsed in Abidjan, but the Ivorian economic capital is no exception.

Is your city also confronted with anarchic urbanization?

What lessons should we draw from these tragedies?

What solutions should be preferred?

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