西非繁荣的沿海城市面临日益加剧的不平等,因为快速发展使居民流离失所,忽视了基本需求。 West Africa’s booming coastal cities face growing inequality as rapid development displaces residents and ignores basic needs.

西非沿海城市如科托努、拉各斯、阿克拉和阿比让正在经历快速的城市扩张,这些城市正在受到投资和旅游业的推动,从而产生了新的摩天大楼和基础设施。 West Africa’s coastal cities like Cotonou, Lagos, Accra, and Abidjan are undergoing rapid urban expansion fueled by investment and tourism, resulting in new skyscrapers and infrastructure. 然而,这种增长导致房屋普遍被拆毁,Ahissou Vernant等居民流离失所,赔偿不足。 However, this growth has led to widespread home demolitions, displacement of residents like Ahissou Vernant, and inadequate compensation. 腐败现象十分普遍,旅行者报告在边境进行敲诈勒索。 Corruption is prevalent, with travelers reporting extortion at borders. 尽管取得了显著的发展,但惠益分配不均,使许多社区无法获得基本服务,而洪水和侵蚀等环境风险则威胁可持续性。 Despite visible development, benefits are unevenly distributed, leaving many communities without access to basic services, while environmental risks like flooding and erosion threaten sustainability. 现代枢纽与处于困境的人口之间的对比突出显示了不平等的加深。 The contrast between modern hubs and struggling populations underscores deepening inequality.