
African Cities
Interviews, insights and in-depth discussions on urban development in Africa, from the African Cities Research Consortium.
Podcasting since 2022 • 30 episodes
African Cities
Latest Episodes
Understanding urban property tax with Samuel B Biitir
As urbanisation accelerates across Africa, cities are under growing pressure to deliver essential infrastructure and public services – such as water, sanitation, drainage and electricity. Yet this expanding responsibility is unfolding in a c...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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31:06

Action research spotlight: Healthy school meals in Nairobi
School feeding programmes are a vital safety net for vulnerable children, providing them with healthy and nutritious meals that they might otherwise miss out on.Such initiatives are not new and have run in Kenya in different forms for de...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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31:58

Why do land brokers matter in African cities?
Recently published ACRC research, exploring land and connectivity in African cities, found “land brokers” to be significant players within urban land markets. In Mogadishu, Som...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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52:17

Lessons in resilience from the Maiduguri floods
On Tuesday 10 September 2024, Maiduguri city residents woke up to an unparalleled natural disaster: flooding that severely damaged over half of the city and resulted in the significant loss of lives. The five bridges that connect the city’s two...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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21:47

Politics and progress in Accra with Abdul-Gafaru Abdulai
Accra is home to around 5 million people and plays a crucial role in Ghana’s national political landscape. Located on the coast of West Africa, development trajectories of the city are significantly influenced by national and global events....
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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41:35
