What life in Africa's fastest growing cities is actually like compared to what outsiders imagine ...

Baobabs are sometimes called "upside-down trees," because their branches look like roots reaching skyward. Of the eight species of baobab in the world, six are confined to Madagascar, one to northern ...

A new book called Urban Health in Africa explores how rapid urbanisation across the continent shapes public health and wellbeing. Drawing on diverse research and case studies, the book reframes ...

In the latest rankings, South African cities dominate the top spots. Port Elizabeth leads Africa with a score of 163.0, followed by Cape Town at 160.3, reflecting strong living standards, relatively ...