The decay is entrenched. Some neighbourhoods, in a place colloquially known as the City of Gold, have been without water for weeks as decrepit infrastructure gives up. Residents say local government ...

Johannesburg residents, civil society groups, and community organisations have united to demand urgent action to end a “human ...

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 ...

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have taken the city of El Fasher, Darfur — trapping hundreds of thousands and ...

Archaeological excavation in Benin City, Nigeria, ahead of the construction of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has ...

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 ...

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 ...

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the key factors in a city’s economic attractiveness, and the basis of our ranking of the 30 most attractive African cities. Here’s an overview in infographics ...