Three New Countries Join the World Heritage List: A Major Milestone for Africa and SIDS

The 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, Republic of Korea, marks a historic milestone for Africa and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). With the inscription of three new properties located in the Comoros, São Tomé and Príncipe, and South Sudan, three countries have joined the World Heritage List for the first time. This achievement reflects the sustained efforts…