KIAMBU, Kenya (AP) — Turn into Tatu City on the outskirts of Kenya's capital, Nairobi, and it feels like entering a different world. Even the country's most reckless drivers are transformed, slowing ...

Africa is a continent of staggering contrasts, and nowhere does that become more obvious than in its cities. From coastal mountains draped in ocean mist to ancient medinas that have barely changed in ...

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 ...

Africa’s economic centers continue to shift in pace and price, and a few major cities stand out for offering an affordable lifestyle in 2025. While many urban hubs across the continent are becoming ...

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 ...

Urban cleanliness is a crucial issue on the continent. The collection rate for municipal solid waste averages only 52%, according to a study carried out in 2018 by UN-Habitat and echoed by the African ...

Africa is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From Cairo and Lagos to Johannesburg and Kinshasa, the continent is experiencing a population boom in its urban centers. Africa is home ...

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 ...

Be it an ocean-view house in Cape Town, a beach resort in Zanzibar, or a riverside property close to Victoria Falls, Travel + Leisure readers love a hotel with sparkling water views. This year, our ...

Colorful buildings on Cape Town's rocky landscape. Cape Town is South Africa's crown jewel. Founded by the Dutch East India Company in 1652, it was South Africa's first attempt at a modern metropolis, ...

In this episode, host Cynthia Zonde Zulu welcomes you from Lilongwe, Malawi. Plus, how Kigali became the cleanest city in Africa, the African Beethoven and how Paul Siguqa is paving the way for ...

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 ...