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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...