Africa

Africa is the last frontier of massive urban growth, set to double its population to 2.5 billion by 2050 and continue expanding through the century. While many cities remain chaotic and underdeveloped, rapid urbanization is driving ambitious new city projects. Eko Atlantic (Nigeria) aims to be a financial hub, Konza Technopolis (Kenya) aspires to be Africa’s Silicon Valley, and Hope City (Ghana) targets tech innovation. Entire new capitals, like Egypt’s New Administrative Capital and Diamniadio (Senegal), are being built to ease congestion. These developments seek to modernize economies, attract investment, and manage population surges. However, challenges like infrastructure deficits, governance, and affordability remain as Africa balances rapid growth with sustainable urban planning.