Senegal: A partially collapsing building in Dakar

A large part of a building collapsed in the Ngor district of Dakar, Senegal's capital, probably trapping several people.

A building (not very old) has just collapsed in Dakar. This phenomenon, which tends to become trivial, acts as a revealing of the inherent fragility of the real estate value chain. Beyond the spectacular side amplified by social networks and the human drama, this event crystallises complex technical, legal and ethical issues, where structural failures, games of actors and lasting socio-economic consequences intersect. This modest contribution tr…

Police received a report that smoke was pouring from the roof and that there were visible flames inside the house.