South African cities shuttered as anti-migrant protests gather pace

By Nellie Peyton and Rogan Ward DURBAN, South Africa, June 30 (Reuters) - Demonstrators wrapped in flags and wielding wooden ...
The Economist

Africa’s new middle class is putting down roots in the suburbs

B UNJU, ON THE outskirts of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city, has many of the hallmarks of a new African suburb. The ...
Yahoo

A startup city in Kenya tries to tackle Africa's problem of urbanizing while poor

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 ...
Phys.org

Africa's cities are growing chaotically fast, but there's still time to get things right, say experts

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

Which African city attracts the most investment?

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 Africa Report

Which African city is the cleanest?

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 ...
The Conversation

Africa’s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there’s still time to get things right – insights from experts

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 ...