Cities are often seen as hotspots of violence, with the assumption that larger cities are inherently more violent than smaller ones. This "universal law" of urban scaling has long shaped scientific ...

(CNN) — In some of Africa’s major cities, young people are experiencing a summer of discontent as anger and frustration erupt over corruption, the soaring cost of living, and widespread unemployment. ...

Informal settlements are home to a large share of Africa’s urban population and face complex challenges that demand inclusive, sustainable solutions. This Focus brings together research and opinion ...

Africa made a modest but notable appearance in this year’s ranking of the world’s most powerful cities. ・Business Insider Africa presents the African cities on the Global Power City Index (GPCI).

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 ...

Kigali, Nairobi, Lagos… Which city offers the best access to health services? As some East African cities climb the top of the rankings, Lagos and Abuja lag behind. That is one of the findings of our ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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Earlier this year, Henley & Partners conducted an analysis of New World Wealth data to determine the African cities with the largest millionaire populations. While the richest man in Africa, Aliko ...

Cleanliness is one of the key elements of a city’s image. It is also the most visible sign of the effectiveness of municipal governance. Here is our exclusive ranking in infographics, based on our ...