State of Conservation
139
Reports
24
Properties concerned
18
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
2002close
Region:
Africaclose
Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
---|---|---|---|---|
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat | mauritius |
2012 | Housing, | No |
aapravasi ghatAapravasi Ghat | mauritius |
2011 | Housing, | No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2024 | Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 and Mausoleum Urban encroachment and inappropriate new developments |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2023 | Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 Impact of the recent conflict on cultural heritage in the Tigray region |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2021 | Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2018 | Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2016 | Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2015 | Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2013 | Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2012 | Housing,
Other Threats: Structural instability of Stele 3 |
No |
aksumAksum | ethiopia |
2005 | Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of documentation and equipment |
No |
forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana |
2019 | Housing,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire |
2023 | Housing, | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire |
2021 | Housing, | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire |
2017 | Housing, | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire |
2015 | Housing, | No |
historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire |
2013 | Housing, | No |
island of goreeIsland of Gorée | senegal |
2007 | Housing,
Other Threats: a) Risk of collapse of historic buildingsb) Construction of the replica of the Gorée Memorial |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2023 | Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2021 | Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2018 | Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2016 | Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2014 | Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2012 | Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: b) Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings; |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Growing number of collapsed or seriously dilapidated buildings; |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: a) Delay in implementing rehabilitation of the San Sebastian Fortressb) Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2007 | Housing,
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
island of mozambiqueIsland of Mozambique | mozambique |
2006 | Housing,
Other Threats: Buildings threatened with collapse |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2023 | Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2021 | Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2019 | Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2017 | Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2016 | Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2014 | Housing, | No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2013 | Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2011 | Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: f) Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants; |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants; |
No |
island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal |
2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: Extremely poor state of conservation of numerous derelict buildings endangering occupants |
No |
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley | kenya |
2023 | Housing, | No |
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley | kenya |
2021 | Housing, | No |
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley | kenya |
2019 | Housing, | No |
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley | kenya |
2017 | Housing, | No |
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley | kenya |
2015 | Housing, | No |
kenya lake system in the great rift valleyKenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley | kenya |
2014 | Housing, | No |
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | benin,togo |
2023 | Housing,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction; Destruction of several Sikien during the 2018 rainy season |
No |
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | benin,togo |
2021 | Housing,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction; Destruction of several Sikien during the 2018 rainy season |
No |
koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | benin,togo |
2019 | Housing,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction |
No |
lakes of ouniangaLakes of Ounianga | chad |
2015 | Housing, | No |
lakes of ouniangaLakes of Ounianga | chad |
2014 | Housing, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2023 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2021 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2019 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2018 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2017 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2016 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2015 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2014 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2013 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2012 | Housing, | No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2011 | Housing,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate sewerage, waste disposal, and overall infrastructure, and risk to limited fresh water supplies; Fire |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Fire |
No |
lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya |
2003 | Housing, | No |
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape | mauritius |
2018 | Housing, | No |
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape | mauritius |
2016 | Housing, | No |
le morne cultural landscapeLe Morne Cultural Landscape | mauritius |
2015 | Housing, | No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia |
2023 | Housing, | No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia |
2021 | Housing, | No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia |
2018 | Housing, | No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia |
2017 | Housing, | No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia |
2016 | Housing, | No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia |
2014 | Housing, | No |
lower valley of the omoLower Valley of the Omo | ethiopia |
2013 | Housing, | No |
mapungubwe cultural landscapeMapungubwe Cultural Landscape | south africa |
2010 | Housing, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2024 | Housing, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2023 | Housing, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2021 | Housing, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2019 | Housing, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2017 | Housing, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2014 | Housing, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2012 | Housing, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2010 | Housing, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2008 | Housing, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2007 | Housing, | No |
mosi-oa-tunya / victoria fallsMosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls | zambia,zimbabwe |
2006 | Housing, | No |
ngorongoro conservation areaNgorongoro Conservation Area | united republic of tanzania |
2002 | Housing,
Other Threats: Decline of the fauna populations |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2024 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2023 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2021 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2019 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2018 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2017 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
Yes |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2016 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2015 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2014 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2013 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2012 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: c) Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of dwellings |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2007 | Housing,
Other Threats: Housing dilapidation |
No |
old towns of djenneOld Towns of Djenné | mali |
2006 | Housing,
Other Threats: Housing dilapidation |
No |
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove | nigeria |
2024 | Housing,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers; Inappropriate restoration and reconstruction |
No |
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove | nigeria |
2023 | Housing,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers |
No |
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove | nigeria |
2021 | Housing,
Other Threats: Fragility of spiritual, symbolic and ritual qualities of the Grove in the face of a growth in visitor numbers |
No |
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove | nigeria |
2019 | Housing, | No |
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove | nigeria |
2017 | Housing, | No |
osun-osogbo sacred groveOsun-Osogbo Sacred Grove | nigeria |
2015 | Housing, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2012 | Housing, | No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: h) Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches. |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches. |
No |
rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia |
2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches |
No |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
2023 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
No |
ruins of kilwa kisiwani and ruins of songo mnaraRuins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara | united republic of tanzania |
2021 | Housing,
Other Threats: Deterioration of the architectural heritage fabric |
No |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo |
2003 | Housing, | Yes |
salonga national parkSalonga National Park | democratic republic of the congo |
2002 | Housing, | Yes |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2024 | Housing,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2023 | Housing,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2021 | Housing,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2018 | Housing,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2016 | Housing,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2015 | Housing,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port project; Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2014 | Housing,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port project; Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2012 | Housing,
Other Threats: b) Environmental pressures in relation with the Malindi port projectc) Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2011 | Housing, | No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2010 | Housing, | No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2008 | Housing,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures |
No |
stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania |
2007 | Housing,
Other Threats: Environmental pressure |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2012 | Housing,
Other Threats: Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2011 | Housing,
Other Threats: a) Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee; |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2010 | Housing,
Other Threats: a) Inappropriate design and scale of new Ahmed Baba Cultural Centre in the vicinity of the Sankoré Mosque; lack of detailed drawings supplied to the Committee; |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2009 | Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of adequate maintenance of the buildings. |
No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2008 | Housing, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2007 | Housing, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2006 | Housing, | No |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2005 | Housing,
Other Threats: No protective measures for the buffer zone of the property |
Yes |
timbuktuTimbuktu | mali |
2003 | Housing,
Other Threats: Lack of capacities in conservation techniques |
Yes |
tombs of buganda kings at kasubiTombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi | uganda |
2015 | Housing, | 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.