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Ivory Coast demolitions: Hundreds of people have lost their homes
Published 15 July 2026 · general
Demolition crews are clearing homes and shops in Attecoube, an Abidjan suburb, after flash floods killed dozens in Ivory Coast. Officials say many structures were
Demolition crews are clearing homes and shops in Attecoube, an Abidjan suburb, after flash floods killed dozens in Ivory Coast. Officials say many structures were built illegally in flood- and landslide-risk zones and plan to displace 3,000 people first, with 2,000 more to follow. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 15, 2026 • 7:36 AM IST · Updated: July 15, 2026 • 8:10 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Demolition crews are clearing homes and shops in Attecoube, an Abidjan suburb, after flash floods killed dozens in Ivory Coast.
Officials say many structures were built illegally in flood- and landslide-risk zones and plan to displace 3,000 people first, with 2,000 more to follow.
Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports.
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