State of Conservation
68
Reports
20
Properties concerned
15
States Parties with SOC reports
Date Start:
1992close
Region:
Africaclose
| Site | State Party | Year | Threats* | Danger List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| air and tenere natural reservesAir and Ténéré Natural Reserves | niger Niger |
2003 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Decline in wildlife populations |
Yes |
| aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2008 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Lack of cartography, documentation and equipment |
No |
| aksumAksum | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2006 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Lack of cartography, documentation and equipment |
No |
| ennedi massif: natural and cultural landscapeEnnedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape | chad Chad |
2024 | Legal framework, | No |
| ennedi massif: natural and cultural landscapeEnnedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape | chad Chad |
2023 | Legal framework, | No |
| ennedi massif: natural and cultural landscapeEnnedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape | chad Chad |
2021 | Legal framework, | No |
| forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana Ghana |
2024 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
| forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana Ghana |
2023 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
| forts and castles, volta, greater accra, central and western regionsForts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions | ghana Ghana |
2021 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Salt-laden atmosphere |
No |
| historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire |
2023 | Legal framework, | No |
| historic town of grand-bassamHistoric Town of Grand-Bassam | cote d'ivoire Côte d'Ivoire |
2021 | Legal framework, | No |
| island of saint-louisIsland of Saint-Louis | senegal Senegal |
2006 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Hazardous condition of the buildingsb) Integrity of the propert |
No |
| koutammakou, the land of the batammaribaKoutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba | benin,togo Benin Togo |
2023 | Legal framework,
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 Benin Togo |
2021 | Legal framework,
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 Benin Togo |
2019 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Emergence of new forms of construction |
No |
| lamu old townLamu Old Town | kenya Kenya |
2003 | Legal framework, | No |
| maloti-drakensberg parkMaloti-Drakensberg Park | lesotho,south africa Lesotho South Africa |
2023 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Buffer zones not yet formalized |
No |
| maloti-drakensberg parkMaloti-Drakensberg Park | lesotho,south africa Lesotho South Africa |
2021 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Buffer zones not yet formalized |
No |
| maloti-drakensberg parkMaloti-Drakensberg Park | lesotho,south africa Lesotho South Africa |
2019 | Legal framework, | No |
| maloti-drakensberg parkMaloti-Drakensberg Park | lesotho,south africa Lesotho South Africa |
2017 | Legal framework, | No |
| maloti-drakensberg parkMaloti-Drakensberg Park | lesotho,south africa Lesotho South Africa |
2015 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Need for further research and documentation to establish an inventory of rock art in Sehlabathebe National Park; Need for study of the potential cultural contribution of other landscape elements to the cultural values of Sehlabathebe National Park |
No |
| manovo-gounda st floris national parkManovo-Gounda St Floris National Park | central african republic Central African Republic |
2003 | Legal framework, | Yes |
| mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest | kenya Kenya |
2003 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled forest land excisions, in the Mount Hombe and Ragat blocks |
No |
| mount kenya national park/natural forestMount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest | kenya Kenya |
2002 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Uncontrolled forest land excisions, in the Mount Hombe and Ragat blocks |
No |
| mount nimba strict nature reserveMount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve | cote d'ivoire,guinea Côte d'Ivoire Guinea |
2003 | Legal framework, | Yes |
| rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2023 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings |
No |
| rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2021 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings |
No |
| rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2019 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Impact of the four temporary shelters constructed in 2008; Demolition of most of the traditional “tukul” dwellings |
No |
| rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2014 | Legal framework, | No |
| rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2012 | Legal framework, | No |
| rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2010 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: h) Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches. |
No |
| rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2009 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches. |
No |
| rock-hewn churches, lalibelaRock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2008 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Geological and architectural characteristics of the churches |
No |
| royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin |
2013 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Fire; Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components |
No |
| royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin |
2012 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Fire; Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components |
No |
| royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin |
2010 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components |
No |
| royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin |
2008 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of almost 50% of the earthen structural components; |
No |
| royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin |
2007 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Major deterioration of nearly two-thirds of the earthen brick structures |
Yes |
| royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin |
2006 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Grave degradation of nearly two thirds of the mud brick buildings |
Yes |
| royal palaces of abomeyRoyal Palaces of Abomey | benin Benin |
2005 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Serious degradation of nearly 2/3 of the mud-brick constructions |
Yes |
| 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 |
2007 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Collapsing monumentsNo participation of community |
Yes |
| 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 |
2006 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: a) Collapsing monumentsb) No participation of communit |
Yes |
| 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 |
2005 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: - Collapsing monuments- No participation of communit |
Yes |
| 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 |
2004 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Collapsing monuments due to lack of maintenance |
No |
| selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2024 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching ; Need for increased involvement of local communities |
Yes |
| selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2023 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching ; Need for increased involvement of local communities |
Yes |
| selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2021 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching ; Need for increased involvement of local communities |
Yes |
| selous game reserveSelous Game Reserve | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2019 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Significant decline of wildlife populations due to poaching ; Need for increased involvement of local communities |
Yes |
| serengeti national parkSerengeti National Park | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2002 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Threats to wildlife migration and populations |
No |
| simien national parkSimien National Park | ethiopia Ethiopia |
2003 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Loss of biodiversity |
Yes |
| stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2024 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
| stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2023 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
| stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2021 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
| stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2018 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
| stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2016 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Natural disasters and lack of risk-preparedness |
No |
| stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2015 | Legal framework,
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 United Republic of Tanzania |
2014 | Legal framework,
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 United Republic of Tanzania |
2012 | Legal framework,
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 United Republic of Tanzania |
2011 | Legal framework, | No |
| stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2010 | Legal framework, | No |
| stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2008 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Environmental pressures |
No |
| stone town of zanzibarStone Town of Zanzibar | united republic of tanzania United Republic of Tanzania |
2007 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Environmental pressure |
No |
| timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali |
2012 | Legal framework,
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 Mali |
2011 | Legal framework,
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 Mali |
2010 | Legal framework,
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 Mali |
1997 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
Yes |
| timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali |
1995 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
Yes |
| timbuktuTimbuktu | mali Mali |
1994 | Legal framework,
Other Threats: Vulnerability of the mosques |
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.
