in Abidjan 80% of the buildings don’t
In Ivory Coast, it is a too-frequent “phenomenon” that arouses Abidjani's anger: building collapses due to poor craftsmanship.
Ten days ago, a dozen people were killed in the collapse of a five-story building under construction in the Anono district of Cocody. Last Saturday, balconies in a three-story building fell without causing any casualties. Last year, eleven buildings in Abidjan collapsed.
In Côte d'Ivoire, the rules for building permits are clear. The plans must be signed by an architect. For buildings with more…