A Kenyan woman has gained attention in the U.S. after a video surfaced showing her living in a doghouse on a street corner in Portland, Oregon. The footage, which has circulated widely on social media, underscores the difficult circumstances faced by some homeless individuals in the city. The woman's identity has not been disclosed.

The GOOD Party has criticized the City of Cape Town for not providing any affordable housing in the inner city since 2017, in light of the Constitutional Court's recent Tafelberg ruling. This ruling is considered a significant decision regarding housing policy in the area.

In South Africa, 47% of the population faces energy poverty, spending a significant portion of their income on inadequate electricity. The situation is worsening due to the growth of informal settlements, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. A study focused on the Qandu Qandu settlement examines the impact of a basic solar grant on providing cheaper electricity, raising questions about the viability of solar mini-grids as a solution for those leaving the traditional electricity network.

Former President Donald Trump has canceled a scheduled signing of an affordable housing bill, which had received bipartisan support in Congress. He is demanding the implementation of a U.S. voter ID law before proceeding with the housing legislation, highlighting ongoing divisions within the political landscape.

Urban farming initiatives in Johannesburg are aiding the city's poorest households in their struggle for survival, according to Moneyweb. However, these programs require larger investments to expand their impact and effectiveness.

In Arua, Uganda, a 34-year-old single mother named Florence Amviko has successfully transformed a Parish Development Model (PDM) loan into a profitable farming business, highlighting a success story within the initiative. Despite such successes, many farmers in the area continue to face challenges in finding markets for their produce, according to The Independent.