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Nova Cidade de Kilamba, located just outside Luanda, Angola, is a planned city designed to address the country’s housing shortage and urbanization needs. Built by the China International Trust and Investment Corporation (CITIC), it was inaugurated in 2011 as one of Africa’s most ambitious urban development projects. The
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Vision City is a premier residential development located in the Gacuriro neighborhood of Kigali, Rwanda. Developed by Ultimate Developers Ltd (UDL), a subsidiary of the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), it stands as the largest upscale suburb in the country. The project spans 158 hectares and is planned in multiple
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Port Harcourt New Town refers to several planned residential developments within the Port Harcourt metropolitan area in Rivers State, Nigeria. These projects aim to provide modern housing solutions to accommodate the city's growing population and urban expansion. One notable example is the Newtown Estate on SARS Road, developed
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Mohammed VI Green City, located near Benguerir, Morocco, is a sustainable planned city designed to promote eco-friendly urban living, education, and innovation. Launched in 2009 under the patronage of King Mohammed VI, the city is part of Morocco’s broader push toward green urbanism and economic diversification. It features energy-efficient
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Oyala, now known as Ciudad de la Paz, is the planned future capital of Equatorial Guinea, intended to replace Malabo as the country’s administrative center. Located in the dense rainforests of the mainland, the city was conceived in the 2000s to promote geopolitical balance, reduce coastal congestion, and enhance
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Tatu City, located outside Nairobi, Kenya, is a privately developed mixed-use city designed to accommodate over 250,000 residents and create tens of thousands of jobs. Launched in 2010, it aims to decongest Nairobi by offering a live-work-play environment with residential neighborhoods, schools, commercial centers, industrial parks, and green spaces.
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Hope City, a proposed high-tech hub in Ghana, was envisioned as West Africa’s answer to Silicon Valley. Announced in 2013, the $10 billion project aimed to create Africa’s tallest skyscraper, alongside technology parks, business districts, and residential areas. The city was expected to house 50,000 residents and
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Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s flagship smart city, is a high-tech innovation hub located 60 km south of Nairobi. Launched in 2008 under Kenya Vision 2030, the project aims to position the country as a leading digital economy in Africa. Originally conceived to address Kenya's growing tech ecosystem and
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Zenata, Morocco’s first eco-city, is a major urban development project located between Casablanca and Rabat. Launched in 2006, it was designed to accommodate 300,000 residents while prioritizing sustainability, social inclusion, and economic opportunity. The city integrates green infrastructure, water conservation systems, and energy-efficient buildings, aiming to set a
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Tshwane, home to South Africa’s administrative capital, Pretoria, is a rapidly growing metropolitan area balancing historic significance and modern urban development. As part of Gauteng province, Tshwane is a key hub for government, education, and industry, hosting diplomatic missions, universities, and automotive manufacturing plants. The city is expanding through
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Eko Atlantic is a futuristic megaproject in Lagos, Nigeria, designed to be Africa’s premier financial and residential hub. Built on 10 square kilometers of reclaimed land from the Atlantic Ocean, it aims to combat coastal erosion while creating a modern, high-density urban district. Planned to house 250,000 residents
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Lagos, Africa’s largest city and economic powerhouse, is a fast-growing megacity with over 20 million residents. As Nigeria’s commercial hub, it drives finance, technology, and trade, anchored by its bustling ports and markets. As Nigeria transitions from a rural to urban population while sustaining a high birth rate,