Illegal but entrenched, Ghana’s two-year advance rent system is squeezing millions of urban renters into debt, exposing the failure of housing policy and rent enforcement. As some East African cities ...

Everyone knows Abuja is Nigeria’s capital. But did you know some African countries split their capitals across two or more cities? When Nigeria moved its capital from Lagos to Abuja in 1991, it was ...

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 ...