African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
N'Giva
Angola Zaire
Location
-6.25, 14.25Small city, center of local community and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, local markets, regional commerce.
Sèmè-Podji
Benin Ouémé
Location
6.37, 2.62Suburb of Porto-Novo, center of urban development and commerce.
Economic Role
Residential area, commercial services, suburban development.
Viana
Angola Luanda
Location
-8.83, 13.33Suburb of Luanda, center of industrial development and commerce.
Economic Role
Industrial center, manufacturing, suburban commerce.
Abuja
Nigeria Federal Capital Territory
Location
9.08, 7.40Capital of Nigeria, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political capital, government services, administrative center, regional trade hub.
Chitungwiza
Zimbabwe Harare
Location
-18.02, 31.08Satellite city, center of local culture and administration.
Economic Role
Administrative center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Jwaneng
Botswana Southern
Location
-24.60, 24.72Diamond mining town, center of world's richest diamond mine.
Economic Role
Diamond mining center, mineral processing, industrial services, regional commerce.
Sankuri
Kenya North Eastern
Location
-0.50, 40.00Small town in North Eastern Kenya, center of local pastoral community, important for regional connectivity.
Economic Role
Local trading center, livestock market, agricultural services for surrounding communities.
Lokichoggio
Kenya Turkana
Location
4.20, 34.12Border town with South Sudan, center of cross-border trade.
Economic Role
Border trading post, cross-border commerce, limited local services.
Dadaab
Kenya Garissa
Location
0.02, 40.32Refugee settlement complex, center of humanitarian operations, home to Somali refugees.
Economic Role
Humanitarian services, refugee support, limited local commerce.
Kakuma
Kenya Turkana
Location
3.72, 34.85Refugee settlement, center of humanitarian operations, home to refugees from various countries.
Economic Role
Humanitarian services, refugee support, limited local commerce.
Semera
Ethiopia Afar
Location
11.78, 41.02Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Talatona
Angola Luanda
Location
-8.90, 13.10New planned city, center of modern urban development and business.
Economic Role
Business district, commercial services, modern infrastructure.
Kilamba
Angola Luanda
Location
-8.95, 13.15New planned city, center of modern urban development.
Economic Role
Residential development, commercial services, modern infrastructure.