The country faces increasing land pressure due to rapid urban development, prompting engineers to advocate for stricter building-related laws that encourage vertical housing through building permits.

A conflict that has raged for decades reached a flashpoint this week when rebels backed by Rwanda marched on a key Congolese ...

This approach could save valuable land and curb deforestation while accommodating growing housing needs. ALSO READ: How will Rwanda meet 5.5m housing units demand? Vertical housing refers to the ...