Your Excellencies, We, the mayors of major African cities, write to you at a critical juncture. Our urban areas are…
Facing a massive urban infrastructure deficit, African cities are receiving coordinated support from a coalition of UN agencies in a…
For many African municipalities, chronic dependence on central government transfers is a significant barrier to development. With urban populations soaring,…
Traffic congestion costs African economies a staggering $314 billion annually, crippling productivity and diminishing urban quality of life. The solution…
Africa’s demographic landscape is dominated by its youth. With over 60% of the population under the age of 25, this…
Across Africa, the informal economy is not a marginal sector; it is the engine of employment, accounting for over 85%…
Across Africa’s bustling metropolises from Lagos to Nairobi, Accra to Johannesburg a silent revolution is redefining what it means to…
The global narrative of a “smart city” often revolves around sensors, data dashboards, and automation. For Africa, a truly smart…
Africa faces an unprecedented housing challenge. With its urban population projected to grow by 700 million people by 2050, the…
Across Africa, skylines are transforming. Glass and steel towers rise where once low-rise buildings stood, symbols of economic ascent. Yet,…