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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Readers’ favorite cities in Africa and the Middle East in the “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2024 range from modern metropolises ...

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to ‘place of cool waters’, a reference to the Nairobi River which flows ...

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 ...

The secondary city is defined above all by what it is not: neither a metropolis nor a rural town. The Tunisian city of Gabès and its Nigerian counterpart Ibadan are both considered secondary cities, ...

When it comes to cleanliness, these cities take the lead. When many people think of Africa, they think of dirt, trash bags, empty bottles, open defecation, and sand, but this isn’t always the case; ...

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 ...

South African cities each have a unique story to tell, and it all starts with the meaning behind their names.

In this article, we take a look at the most underrated cities in Africa to visit in 2024. You may skip our detailed analysis of tourism in Africa and proceed directly to the Most Underrated City in ...