Lagos is Africa’s largest city, and if it were a sovereign economy, it would rank as the continent’s fifth largest ...

KIAMBU, Kenya (AP) — Turn into Tatu City on the outskirts of Kenya's capital, Nairobi, and it feels like entering a different world. Even the country's most reckless drivers are transformed, slowing ...

Urban cleanliness is a crucial issue on the continent. The collection rate for municipal solid waste averages only 52%, according to a study carried out in 2018 by UN-Habitat and echoed by the African ...

Johannesburg, also known as Joburg or Jo'burg, is the largest city in South Africa. Johannesburg has earned its nickname of "the City of Gold" after gold was discovered in the area in 1886. This city ...

Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of millions. In Africa, urbanisation is accelerating at an unprecedented ...

It’s one of the indicators used to measure urban economic appeal: how much cash can a city pull in? It is also one of the main criteria that has helped The Africa Report build our exclusive ranking of ...

The latest report highlighting wealthy societies in Africa and published by Henley & Partners has placed Lagos in fifth position in a list of 20 wealthiest African cities. The report is based on ...

In the vast tapestry of global tourism, the beauty of Africa remains an underutilized speck. UNWTO reports that as of 2023, international tourist arrivals in Africa accounted for just 5.1% of the ...

Melusi Mhlungu has no time for speculating about whether or not his hometown can be saved. “If Joburg dies, the country dies,” he tells Monocle at the foot of Ponte Tower, a 54-storey concrete ...