An Economy Without Permission In cities like Marrakech, Dakar, and Dubai, art markets are curated as economic and cultural infrastructure. In Lagos, the Lekki Art Market offers the same promise, but you might need a canoe to access it. On my first visit in October 2025, the road gave way before the market did.
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In cities like Marrakech, Dakar, and Dubai, art markets are curated as economic and cultural infrastructure. In Lagos, the Lekki Art Market offers the same promise, but you might need a canoe to access it. On my first visit in October 2025, the road gave way before the market did. Floodwater gathered at the entrance, and the options were simple: turn back, be carried across, or step in and find your way through. We chose the latter, buying sachets of water to rinse our feet on the other side, crossing, almost reluctantly, into a space that would challenge everything I […] The post An Economy Without Permission appeared first on African Arguments .
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Apr 24, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes against a training facility at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant on June 5. The attack targeted infrastructure at the nuclear installation amid ongoing conflict operations in the region.
Civil Defense of Pernambuco reports fifth death in Recife from recent heavy rains affecting the Metropolitan Region, with 1,605 homeless and 1,089 displaced across the state. Governor Raquel Lyra declared a state of emergency to accelerate recovery efforts and secure federal resources, while 29 shelters were activated and humanitarian aid distributed to affected municipalities.
Heavy rains in Pernambuco have resulted in six deaths, with 1,605 homeless and 1,089 displaced people. Governor Raquel Lyra declared a state of emergency to accelerate relief efforts and secure federal investment. Paraíba state also affected with 1,500 displaced families, 300 homeless, and two deaths; federal resources available through disaster declaration procedures.
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