While these cities may guarantee Kenya's economic growth, critics argue that such ambitious developments are schemes to shut out the poor. Are we jumping the gun? HAROLD AYODO explores the planners’ ...

The rate of urbanization has grown tremendously globally with nearly 66% of the world’s population predicted to be urban by 2050. Africa’s urban population has been growing at a very high rate (i.e.

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 ...

FOR ALL but the well-off, living in an African city can be dispiriting. Home is often a cramped shack in a fetid slum. Getting to work, if there is any, means navigating rutted streets and manic ...

From Cairo to Libreville and Dakar, new towns are proliferating, driven by massive investments and futuristic promises. While they inspire dreams for many residents, they remain difficult to bring to ...

In Africa, Cairo stands out as the continent’s restless megacity and a growing magnet for capital and talent. ・Business Insider Africa presents Africa's most attractive cities. ・The list is courtesy ...