African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Maputo
Mozambique Maputo
Location
-25.92, 32.58Capital and largest city of Mozambique, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Freetown
Sierra Leone Western Area
Location
8.48, -13.23Capital and largest city of Sierra Leone, center of government and modern culture.
Economic Role
Political and economic capital, government services, financial center, regional trade hub.
Mindelo
Cabo Verde São Vicente
Location
16.89, -24.98Cultural capital of Cabo Verde, center of music and arts.
Economic Role
Cultural center, port city, tourism hub, entertainment industry.
Adi Caich
Eritrea Debub
Location
14.75, 39.08Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Adi Hakin
Eritrea Debub
Location
14.58, 39.25Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Adi Keyh
Eritrea Debub
Location
14.84, 39.38Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Adi Quala
Eritrea Debub
Location
14.63, 39.03Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Adi Tekelezan
Eritrea Anseba
Location
15.12, 38.42Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Afabet
Eritrea Northern Red Sea
Location
16.20, 38.68Historic city, center of liberation struggle and national identity.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Akordat
Eritrea Gash-Barka
Location
15.55, 37.88Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Albreda
Gambia North Bank
Location
13.33, -16.38Historic town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bakau
Gambia Kanifing
Location
13.48, -16.68Coastal town, known for fishing and tourism.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, tourism hub, regional trade, local commerce.
Banha
Egypt Qalyubia
Location
30.47, 31.18Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bansang
Gambia Central River
Location
13.43, -14.65Historic town, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Barentu
Eritrea Gash-Barka
Location
15.11, 37.59Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Barra
Gambia North Bank
Location
13.48, -16.55Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Basse Santa Su
Gambia Upper River
Location
13.32, -14.22Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Beni Suef
Egypt Beni Suef
Location
29.07, 31.08Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Brikama
Gambia West Coast
Location
13.27, -16.65Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Brufut
Gambia West Coast
Location
13.20, -16.75Coastal town, known for fishing and local culture.
Economic Role
Fishing industry, regional trade, local commerce.
Damanhur
Egypt Beheira
Location
31.04, 30.47Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.