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 ...

Africa is a continent of staggering contrasts, and nowhere does that become more obvious than in its cities. From coastal mountains draped in ocean mist to ancient medinas that have barely changed in ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Readers’ favorite cities in Africa and the Middle East in the “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2024 range from modern metropolises ...

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 ...

When it comes to cleanliness, these cities take the lead. When many people think of Africa, they think of dirt, trash bags, empty bottles, open defecation, and sand, but this isn’t always the case; ...

Unguja. African cities are growing at a pace that far outstrips the systems meant to manage them, forcing governments into a costly and often ineffective cycle of catch-up, economist and public ...

The Liwatoni Floating Foot Bridge in Mombasa, Kenya, was been constructed by the Kenya National Highway Authority through the China City Construction Company. The floating foot bridge will decongest ...

Industry Insight from Ethical Corporation Magazine, a part of Thomson Reuters. Traffic congestion severe in Africa's cities, with over 11,000 air pollution-related deaths a year BasiGo and Ampersand ...