Egypt\u2019s Cairo has overtaken South Africa\u2019s Cape Town to become Africa\u2019s most attractive city for 2025, according to the Africa Report\u2019s second annual ranking of the continent\u2019s top 30 cities.<\/p>\n
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The list, published early this December, combines survey responses from 7 877 urban residents with data on quality of life, infrastructure, economic activity, and access to essential services.<\/p>\n
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Leanne de Bassompierre, Business Editor at the Africa Report, said the ranking also factors in foreign direct investment between 2020 and 2023, alongside residents\u2019 perceptions of their cities.<\/p>\n
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\u201cCairo\u2019s rise is largely due to its infrastructure projects, the development of a new administrative centre, and growing economic activity. Residents\u2019 feedback on services and livability also played a role,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
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Kigali came in second, praised for its cleanliness and efficient urban services, while Nairobi took third place. Cape Town dropped to fourth amid concerns over rising property prices, uneven service delivery, and the pressures of tourism and the growing influx of digital nomads. Lagos ranked eighth, with other cities in the top ten including Casablanca, Rabat, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Tangier.<\/p>\n
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The report also noted a widening gap between Francophone and Anglophone cities, largely influenced by the number and type of foreign investment projects. While cities such as Abuja and Lagos in Nigeria saw significant investments, the scale and volume varied compared with other regions, affecting their overall ranking.<\/p>\n
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Bassompierre acknowledged the difficulty of comparing cities across Africa due to differing demographics, economies, and available data. \u201cWhile no ranking is perfect, this provides insight into urban livability, investment trends, and the overall attractiveness of African cities,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
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The Africa Report\u2019s annual rankings aim to guide policymakers, investors, and residents by highlighting cities that are performing well in terms of infrastructure, economic opportunities, and quality of life.<\/p>\n
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