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Politics - 12 October 2025

Land Reform and Urban Planning

By Jean-Marc Okito2 min readFrançais

The presentation of the orientation report on land management to Minister of State Mohamed Toumba represents the most comprehensive urban reform initiative in recent years.

· Legal Framework Restoration: The plan aims to establish reliable land titles, controlled procedures, and applicable sanctions to restore the rule of law in urban land management.

· Urban Planning Revolution: The proposed measures include deep audits of private subdivisions, a single agency to unify land deeds, green belts for climate resilience, and structured dialogue between the capital and neighboring communes.

· Technical Implementation: The plan demonstrates sophisticated understanding of urban management challenges, addressing both immediate issues of land speculation and long-term sustainable urban development.

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