One of its most famous cities, Lagos, is often described ... According to the World Population Review, Lagos is the biggest city in Africa with an estimated population of 17 million in 2025.

South Africa, with the help of the World Bank, has a $3 billion (R55 billion) plan to reverse the decline in services and infrastructure in eight of its biggest cities. It will use a $1 billion loan ...

South Africa, already counting on a $1 billion loan from the World Bank to regenerate its rundown cities, is seeking funding from some top global development-finance institutions to help with the ...