From the perspective of complex systems, a new study reveals the universality, specificity, and explanatory power of underlying rules governing urban system evolution. The paper is authored by an ...

Africa’s economic centers continue to shift in pace and price, and a few major cities stand out for offering an affordable lifestyle in 2025. While many urban hubs across the continent are becoming ...

Chinese-funded infrastructure projects in African cities are driven by the national elites and therefore do not necessarily ...

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 ...

Illegal but entrenched, Ghana’s two-year advance rent system is squeezing millions of urban renters into debt, exposing the failure of housing policy and rent enforcement. As some East African cities ...

Many African cities still offer affordable living conditions. While locals in these cities may still face economic challenges, they are among the most affordable places to live in when compared to ...

African cities showcase the continent's diversity and potential. African cities showcase the continent's diversity and potential from economic powerhouses, tech hubs, environmental champions, etc.

The quality of life may deteriorate. Some of the major cities in Africa are seeing a decline in purchasing power halfway through 2025, while other cities are seeing an increase in purchasing power, ...

A new book called Urban Health in Africa explores how rapid urbanisation across the continent shapes public health and wellbeing. Drawing on diverse research and case studies, the book reframes ...

The images of the ongoing ravages of floods in Kenya are heart-wrenching. The suffering visited upon men, women, and especially children is beyond comprehension. Intern teachers struggle to apply for ...

Tourism is a booming industry in Africa, contributing around $186 billion to the continent’s economy in 2019. Over 84 million international travelers made their way to Africa before the pandemic which ...