In the global dialogue about megacities, Asia often steals the limelight with Tokyo, Delhi, Jakarta, and Shanghai shining brightly on the list of the top four. However, the horizon is shifting, and a new contender is poised to redefine the urban landscape. Enter Lagos, currently Africa's largest city, and by 2100, it's projected to be the world's biggest, with a staggering population of over 80 million.
In the heart of Nigeria, a nation rich in resources yet grappling with poverty, a powerful voice is rising. The cry for comfort and sustenance is not just a whisper; it's a呐喊 that echoes through the streets.
In the heart of Lima, the capital of Peru, a chilling reality has taken hold. The streets, once bustling with life and laughter, are now marred by the grim specter of violence. Homicide and robbery rates have soared, leaving Peruvians in a state of fear and frustration. The question on everyone's lips is: What is the government doing to protect us?
The sea, often perceived as a boundless expanse of freedom, can also be a致命 abyss for those who dare to venture into its depths. In a heart-wrenching journey, young men from Sagal and Mali have braved the ocean's fury, their lives hanging by a thread as they crossed the Atlantic in overcrowded vessels. "We were 215 souls on board, departing from Sagal, and the journey spanned six harrowing days," one survivor recounted. Their arrival at the Canary Islands was not the end of their struggle but the beginning of a new chapter of healing and hope.