State of Conservation
23
Reports
23
Properties concerned
15
States Parties with SOC reports
Property Category:Culturalclose
Date Start:
2023close
Date end:2023close
Region:
Africaclose
| Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat | mauritius Mauritius |
2023 | Commercial development, Ground transport infrastructure, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2023 | Civil unrest,
Housing,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 Impact of the recent conflict on cultural heritage in the Tigray region |
No |
| asmara: a modernist african cityAsmara: A Modernist African City | eritrea Eritrea |
2023 | Financial resources, Human resources, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana Ghana |
2023 | Changes to oceanic waters,
Commercial development,
Financial resources,
Ground transport infrastructure,
Ground water pollution,
Illegal activities,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Legal framework,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Water (rain/water table),
Wind,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
| fossil hominid sites of south africaFossil Hominid Sites of South Africa | south africa South Africa |
2023 | Ground water pollution,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Mining,
Other climate change impacts,
Surface water pollution,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Acid mine drainage |
No |
| historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire |
2023 | Financial resources, Housing, Human resources, Legal framework, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique Mozambique |
2023 | Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other climate change impacts,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
| island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal |
2023 | Housing,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
| koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | benin,togo Benin Togo |
2023 | Financial resources,
Forestry /wood production,
Housing,
Legal framework,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction; Destruction of several Sikien during the 2018 rainy season |
No |
| lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya |
2023 | Air transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Marine transport infrastructure,
Non-renewable energy facilities,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
| lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2023 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition, Housing, Industrial areas, Land conversion, Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali Mali |
2023 | Civil unrest,
Housing,
Land conversion,
Management systems/ management plan,
Solid waste,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
| osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove | nigeria Nigeria |
2023 | Fire (widlfires),
Ground transport infrastructure,
Housing,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Surface water pollution,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers |
No |
| rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2023 | Earthquake,
Land conversion,
Legal framework,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Relative humidity,
Water (rain/water table),
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings |
No |
| royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin |
2023 | Governance,
Interpretative and visitation facilities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire at the site |
No |
| ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2023 | Erosion and siltation/ deposition,
Housing,
Illegal activities,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Management activities,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
No |
| stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2023 | Commercial development,
Financial resources,
Housing,
Human resources,
Impacts of tourism / visitor / recreation,
Legal framework,
Major visitor accommodation and associated infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
| sudanese style mosques in northern cote d’ivoireSudanese style mosques in northern Côte d’Ivoire | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Inappropriate interventions at Kouto, Kaouara, Sorobango and Samatiguila mosques |
No |
| sukur cultural landscapeSukur Cultural Landscape | nigeria Nigeria |
2023 | Civil unrest, Illegal activities, | No |
| thimlich ohinga archaeological siteThimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site | kenya Kenya |
2023 | Management systems/ management plan, | No |
| timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali |
2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
| tomb of askiaTomb of Askia | mali Mali |
2023 | Deliberate destruction of heritage, Management systems/ management plan, War, | Yes |
| tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda Uganda |
2023 | Ground transport infrastructure,
Management systems/ management plan,
Other Threats: Fire |
Yes |
* :
The threats indicated are listed in alphabetical order; their order does not constitute a classification according to the importance of their impact on the property.
Furthermore, they are presented irrespective of the type of threat faced by the property, i.e. with specific and proven imminent danger (“ascertained danger”) or with threats which could have deleterious effects on the property’s Outstanding Universal Value (“potential danger”).
** : All mission reports are not always available electronically.
