Africa, a continent of immense diversity, history and rapid urbanization, is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Its largest urban centers are economic and cultural powerhouses, ...

Even as Africa’s cities are crowded with inhabitants — but not dense with capital — they are physically fragmented and dispersed. They develop as collections of small, scattered neighborhoods. Without ...

From bustling megacities to historic hubs, Africa's largest cities are as dynamic as they are unique. Here are the 15 biggest cities in Africa, ranked by population.