African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Selibaby
Mauritania Guidimaka
Location
15.15, -12.18Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sembé
Republic of the Congo Sangha
Location
1.65, 14.58Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Semonkong
Lesotho Maseru
Location
-29.83, 27.95Tourism center, known for Maletsunyane Falls and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Senanga
Zambia Western
Location
-16.12, 23.28Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Settat
Morocco Casablanca-Settat
Location
33.00, -7.62Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Shakawe
Botswana North-West
Location
-18.37, 21.85Northern town, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Shamva
Zimbabwe Mashonaland Central
Location
-17.32, 31.57Mining city, center of gold production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional commerce, local trade.
Shibuyunji
Zambia Lusaka
Location
-15.02, 28.02Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Shinyanga
Tanzania Shinyanga
Location
-3.67, 33.42Mining city, center of gold production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional commerce, local trade.
Siavonga
Zambia Southern
Location
-16.53, 28.72Lakeside city, center of tourism and local culture.
Economic Role
Tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Sibiti
Republic of the Congo Lékoumou
Location
-3.68, 13.35Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sidi Bouzid
Tunisia Sidi Bouzid
Location
35.03, 9.50Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Siguiri
Guinea Kankan
Location
11.42, -9.17Mining center, known for gold production and local culture.
Economic Role
Mining industry, gold production, regional trade, local commerce.
Siliana
Tunisia Siliana
Location
36.08, 9.37Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sinazongwe
Zambia Southern
Location
-17.25, 27.47Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Singa
Sudan Sennar
Location
13.15, 33.93Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Singida
Tanzania Singida
Location
-4.82, 34.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Sirte
Libya Tripolitania
Location
31.20, 16.60Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Siteki
Eswatini Lubombo
Location
-26.45, 31.95Administrative center, known for local government and culture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce.
Smara
Morocco Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra
Location
26.73, -11.68Desert town, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Sokodé
Togo Centrale
Location
8.98, 1.13Regional capital, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.