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Rescue workers and bystanders at the site of a collapsed multi-story building, surrounded by rubble and damaged structures.

More than a dozen people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a four-storey building in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.

Screenshot from ‘Rescuers search for survivors in collapsed Tanzania building,’ Reuters via YouTube.

As Dar-es-Salaam Reels From Fatal Building Collapse, A Warning for Africa’s Fast-Growing Cities

The Tanzanian tragedy that has killed 13 people exposes systemic flaws in construction oversight and urban planning, underscoring the risks of rapid urbanization and climate pressures.