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A new ranking by The Africa Report has placed Cairo, Kigali, and Nairobi among Africa’s most attractive cities in 2025, reflecting the continent’s shifting urban dynamics and growing competition for talent, investment, and infrastructure-led growth.
The index evaluates key indicators including quality of life, infrastructure and housing, economic dynamism, and access to essential services.
Cairo leads the list with a global attractiveness score of 7.00, driven by its expansive transport upgrades, diversified economy, and strategic regional influence.
Kigali follows with a score of 6.64, buoyed by its reputation for safety, efficient public service delivery, and consistent urban planning reforms that have positioned Rwanda as a model for sustainable African development.
Nairobi ranks third at 6.28, reflecting its status as East Africa’s business hub and home to a growing tech ecosystem that continues to attract multinational firms.
Other cities in the top ten include Cape Town (6.13), Casablanca (6.10), Rabat (6.03), Johannesburg (5.95), Lagos (5.87), Pretoria (5.59), and Tangier (5.53). These cities demonstrate varying strengths, from South Africa’s diversified economy to Morocco’s robust logistics and manufacturing networks.
The ranking underscores increasing regional competition as African cities modernize their infrastructure, expand real-estate options, and seek to improve livability.
Overall, the 2025 index signals a continent in transition, with urban centres emerging as engines of growth and innovation.
