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Top 10 Largest African Cities by 2100
Hello Displorers, Welcome back to another informative video and thanks for watching, In this video, we shall be looking at which cities will be the largest by the end of the 21st century. As the world continues to urbanize, a handful of cities will account for much of the growth. Between 2018 and 2100, the U.N. estimates 68 percent of urbanization will occur in India, China and Africa alone. Today about 4.2 billion people live in cities, with North America, Latin America and the Caribbean making up the most urbanized regions of the world and Africa remaining the most rural. By the year 2100, it’s estimated that 13 of the world’s largest megacities will be located in Africa. Meanwhile, India will hold three of them – and there will be zero of them found in the Americas, China, or Europe. Tokyo the capital of Japan is currently the most populous city in the world with over 39 million but will be no where near the top 10 most populous cities in the world by 2100 due to low birth rate and aging population.
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Africa will explode in terms of population by the end of the 21st century and as such African cities need to get ready on how they will managed these massive population . So according to powerful research from the Global Cities institute, these African cities will be the largest by 2100.

10. Kampala (Uganda) - Population – 40.1 Million
By the end of the 21st century, Uganda will be the 10th most populous city in Africa and the 16th in the world. Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper was estimated to have a population of 1,650,800 people on 31 July 2019 and the Metro is extimated at 6.7 million people. With an increase in Migration into Uganda’s capital city for greener pasture and an increase in birthrate, Kampala’s population is expected to explode in the next 80 years. The population will increase to about 40.1 million people and it is extimated that overcrowding in Kampala will increase hardship if the Uganda government does not start looking for means on how the population will be sustained.
9. Cairo (Egypt) – Population - 40.5 Million
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world. Its metropolitan area, with a population of over 20 million, is the second largest in Africa, the largest in the Arab world, and the Middle East, and the 6th-largest in the world. With a population of about 10 million in 1990, Cairo has grown to be the second most populous city in Africa after lagos. The drastic increase in population in cairo made the Egyptian government to start the construction of a new city to accommodate the excess population. Though the population growth rate of Cairo will not be as drastic as the other cities on this list, the population of cairo will however double by 2100. Egypt as a country is striving towards becoming a fully developed country and a lot comes with being a developed country such as low Birth rate, High life expectancy and strict laws on migration. All these will make the population of cairo not to grow as much as other African cities with way smaller population than cairo.
8. Blantyre city (Malawi) - Population – 40.9 Million
Blantyre city is one of the lesser Known cities in Africa but will become one of Africa’s mega cites by the end of the 21st century. Blantyre is Malawi's centre of finance and commerce, and its second largest city, with an enumerated 800,264 inhabitants as of 2018. It is sometimes referred to as the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi as opposed to the political capital, Lilongwe. It is the capital of the country's Southern Region as well as the Blantyre District. By the end of year 2000, Blantye city had a population of bare over 500.000 people. It currently has a population of about 900.000 people but according to the current population growth rate it is estimated that the population of Blantyre will explode in the next 80 years to over 40.9 million which is insane. High birth rate will be the main cause of this explosion. With the current population the city currently has a population density of over 3000 people by km2 imagine what the population density will be by 2100.
7. Lilongwe (Malawi) – Population - 41.3 Million
Still in Malawi, Lilongwe will surpass many Africa cities to be the 7th most populous city in Africa in terms of population and 13th in the world. Lilongwe is the capital and most populated city of the African state of Malawi. It had a population of 989,318 as of the 2018 Census, up from a population of 674,448 in 2008. In 2020 that figure currently stands at 1,122,000. The city is located in the central region of Malawi, in the district of the same name, near the borders with Mozambique and Zambia, and it is an important economic and transportation hub for central Malawi. It is named after th

African cities account for over 50% of the regions GDP. Since the pandemic hit the globe, urban areas have been the epicenter of COVID-19 with over 95% cases. Cities are mostly affected because as we know they are the gateway from other continents. Looking at the structure of African cities there is a lot of concentration of risks due to the congestion in our cities.The limitation in infrastructure whether in health or physical infrastructure also puts cities at a higher risk of infections. Measures that have been taken by various governments to curb the virus spread, have escalated adverse social-economic impacts.

So, what does this mean when it comes to resilience of cities ?
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Seminar Series 1: Cities and Resilience
'Cities of the future: Pathways to a resilient African city beyond COVID-19'
Date: September 3rd 2020 Time: 14:00-16:00pm (EAT) Venue: Zoom

Background
COVID-19 has presented unprecedented challenges, and opportune moments for city development. The pandemic has had implications on the social setting, the economic status, the ecological environment, and the policy and regulation scapes of urban societies. The nature of what might emerge in terms of city resilience particularly in the African context is speculative at best, but one which requires an understanding of what has been (based on current evidence), what is desired (resilient city imaginaries), and the necessary (disruptive) socio-technical, economic, and policy actions for future African Cities.

This seminar series is part of the preparatory seminars organised around the three conference themes: Climate Action and Sustainable Energy; Cities and Resilience; Science Technology and Innovation. The themes are critical areas for Africa’s transition to sustainable developed economies in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

The overall output of the preparatory seminars and the main conference (The ARIN International Conference ‘Africa in the Post-COVID-19 World: Lessons for Research and Policy’) is a book volume titled ‘Africa in the Post-COVID-19 World: Lessons for Research and Policy’ that will be edited by Prof. Mark Pelling & Dr. Joanes Atela.

Partners;
A systems approach to Air Pollution (ASAP) East Africa
Governance-of-Socio-Technical-Transformation (GoST)
Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF)
Tomorrows Nairobi

Friday, April 8, 2016
Wood Auditorium

Other Desires: The African City examines the ways in which rapid urbanization on the African continent in the twenty-first century has given rise to increasing speculation about African cities as sites of innovation and creativity amongst spatial practitioners, artists, and musicians, as well as cultural, economic and academic institutions globally. The one-day conference considers emerging spatial practices, urban narratives and identities within African cities, but also the ways in which African cities provide a conceptual framework through which to interrogate notions of desire, liberation, beauty, memory, the reinvention of traditions, and belonging that the modern city embodies.

Panel 2: Imagining African Cities (New Directions)
Mario Gooden, Associate Professor, Columbia GSAPP- Moderator
Issa Diabaté, Managing Director of Koffi & Diabaté Architectes
Olalekan Jeyifous, Visual Artist
Nnedi Okorafor, Associate Professor of Creative Writing and Literature, University of Buffalo
Mark Wigley, Professor of Architecture, Columbia GSAPP - Respondant

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The Beautiful Cities of Africa

Discover the Beautiful Cities of Southern Africa
Welcome to Displore and thanks for watching, in this video, we shall be taking you on a tour across the beautiful cities of Southern Africa. Africa is a large continent made up of 54 sovereign countries and each of these countries offer unique experiences for travelers. There are thousands of cities in Africa but in this video, we shall be shining the light on the Most beautiful cities in southern Africa. Southern Africa is the southern region of the African continent. There are about 10 countries in Southern Africa and a total population of about 68.1 million people with each country boasting of its own beautiful cities. While not every country in this part of the continent can boast of having the most beautiful cities in Africa, there are however cities that really stand out and compete at the international scene.
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Considering the fact that there are hundreds of cities in southern Africa, we are going to focus on the most outstanding ones. So, in no particular order, here are the most beautiful cities in southern Africa.
Cape town- South Africa
Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa, Colloquially named the Mother City, it is the largest city of the Western Cape province. Cape Town is South Africa's second-largest city, and ranks among the most beautiful in the world. It has a population of about 4.62million people spread over 400.28 km2 of land. With its larger-than-life mountain overlooking the City Bowl, harbor, white beaches and Robben Island beyond, this is a tourists' playground. The city is known for its harbour, for its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Cape Town is home to 64% of the Western Cape's population It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, reflecting its role as a major destination for immigrants and expatriates to South Africa. Cape Town is South Africa’s second most populous city, a quintessential melting pot of creativity, cuisine and color including pink. Its strategic geographic position at the tip of Africa has seen foreign visitors stopping off at the Cape since the 1400s, each contributing unique cultural influences that make up the fabric of modern-day Cape Town. A mix of Malay, Dutch, French, Portuguese and African flavor is reflected in Cape Town’s stylish restaurant menus, where locally produced wines complement popular seafood and curry dishes. As the meeting point of many cultures, Cape Town is dotted with mosques, kramats, churches, synagogues and temples, while its architecture reveals examples of art deco, Cape Dutch and Malay engineering. Cape Town’s beaches are a huge draw card during the hot summer (November to February) months, while winter surf conditions are more favorable for all surf-related disciplines including extreme wave riding at Dungeons, off Hout Bay.
Gaborone-Botswana
Gaborone is the capital and largest city of Botswana with a population of 2.35 million people. This beautiful city is known for the Gaborone Game Reserve and its sheltered native animals like wildebeest and impala, plus resident and migratory birds. To the southwest of the city, you would love to see rhinos and giraffes inhabit the Mokolodi Nature Reserve. In the city center, the National Museum and Art Gallery display art and cultural artifacts. Botswana capital is the most fascinating city of this country. Gaborone has a hot semi-arid climate as most of the year in Gaborone is very sunny. Gaborone is the center of the national economy. The headquarters of important financial institutions such as the Bank of Botswana, Bank Gaborone, BancABC, and the Botswana Stock Exchange are centrally located, as well as the headquarters for Air Botswana, Consumer Watchdog, Botswana Telecommunications Corporation, and Debswana, the joint diamond mining venture between De Beers and the Botswana government. Gaborone is one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. The growth of Gaborone, especially suburban growth, has caused much of the farmland surrounding the city to be absorbed into the city.
Harare-Zimbabwe
Harare is the capital and most populous city of Zimbabwe. The city proper has an area of 960.6 km2 and an estimated population of 1.5 million people.Harare has some of Zimbabwe’s finest safari spots that will truly keep you enthralled throughout. Experience the unspoiled reserves of Mother Nature by embarking upon this one-of-a-kind safari ride through the majestic landscape of Mavuradonha. Dwell in the peace, the soothing aura and the lush greenery that will truly refresh your every bone. This is where you get to experience the very best of amazing Africa. Lake Chivero Recreational Park located in Harare, offers one of the best escapes from the city into Zimbabwe’s finest natural reserves. But that’s not all, you can also indu

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Top 10 Most Beautiful Cities in South Africa
Hello Displorers, welcome to another informative video presented to you by Displore and thanks for watching. In this video, we shall count down the top 10 most beautiful cities in South Africa.South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct ecosystems such as inland safari destination.The country is also popular for having some of the best beaches, lush winelands, craggy cliffs, forest and lagoons which are tourist havens. Another fascinating part of South Africa is its huge cultural and ethnic diversity spread across numerous gorgeous cities.

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Amongst the incredible cities of South Africa, some stand out because of fauna, flora and beautiful skylines and lowlines as well. In no particular order, here are the top 10 most beautiful cities in South Africa.

10. Bloemfontein
Welcome to the “City of Roses”, Bloemfontein which is an oasis of fertile agricultural land and city splendour in a province known for its dry and arid landscapes. Located in the central region of South Africa, it is a popular pit-stop for tourists travelling from Johannesburg to the Cape. It is also the judicial capital of the country. Thousands of rose bushes line the city streets. More than 4,000 rose trees have been planted in the rose gardens in Kings Parks and locals pride themselves on their annual shows. The city offers a relaxed and peaceful lifestyle which is an escape from the typical bustling South African cities with several graceful museum buildings, historical homes that capture the essence of the country’s history.

9. Polokwane
Lying between Pretoria and the border to its north, Polokwane is a grimy city that acts as an administrative and industrial capital to the Limpopo Province. Polokwane or ‘Place of Peace’ is a vibrant city of mixed people and culture located in the Great Limpopo Transfronteir Park with mystical, eco-adventure landscapes.It is a modern city with all the popular restaurant, hotel and entertainment amenities as well as on a flip side, it is the gateway to a diversity of natural attractions from mountains to wilderness areas.Polokwane is closely located to many of the premier game reserves in the northern region of South Africa. The region is geared for tourism and visitors have a choice of open-air ‘living’ museums that showcase traditional Sotho culture and you can even walk with lions at a local tourist facility.

8. Kimberley
This historic city was founded on diamonds and is affectionately known as the ‘Diamond City’. It is best known for the Great Hole of Kimberley which is the largest hand-dug excavation in the world. The city is characterised by period buildings that have been preserved or restored to their original glory including a church built in Europe and shipped to Kimberley. Back on top, visitors have a glittering choice of jewellery stores, excellent restaurants and shopping malls to work their way through. A few kilometres from the city centre is Kimberley’s oldest residential suburb, Belgravia. The suburb dates back to the 1870s and was the home of many of the great mining magnates. They say there once was more millionaires in this area than anywhere else in the world. Visit the Big Hole and the accompanying recreated mining settlement to step back into the past and experience how Kimberley used to be. Located in the Northern Cape, it has some great museums and fine old buildings which are steeped in history, as well as a scattering of decent hotels and restaurants.

Lucy Koechlin of the Institute of Social Anthropology at the University of Basel, tells us the impact her research for this edition of International Development Policy could have on networks and informal governance in African cities.