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Flood deaths in West African cities raise fraught issue of slum evictions
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Deadly floods in West African cities are highlighting tensions around informal settlements built on flood-prone land. Poor urban planning and rapid population growth have pushed low-income residents into vulnerable areas. Authorities face difficult choices between protecting lives through evictions and displacing already-marginalized communities, with no clear consensus on how to manage the growing crisis.