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Tower F will be the tallest building in Africa once it’s completed later this year

Africa’s Next Tallest Tower Blends State Ambition With Public Symbolism

Tower F in Abidjan is nearing completion and is set to become Africa’s tallest building, combining government consolidation, cultural design cues and a public observation deck.

Key Takeaways

Tower F in Abidjan is expected to become Africa’s tallest building later in 2026.
The project is intended to consolidate scattered government offices while reducing land use and rent costs.

DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via newatlas.com

NASA image highlights how green space still shapes Washington’s northeastern suburbs

A new NASA Earth Observatory image of the northeastern side of the Capital Beltway shows how forests, parkland, research campuses and planned communities continue to define the developed landscape around Greenbelt, Maryl

Key Takeaways

A July 30, 2023 ISS photo shows green spaces woven through the developed landscape around Greenbelt, Maryland.
Greenbelt Park covers nearly 5 square kilometers and was acquired by the National Park Service in 1950.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via science.nasa.gov