There are reasons to both hope for — and doubt — that the continent could finally gain some Asian-style momentum ...

Mapi Gloricien lies in his mother’s arms in a hospital in Kinshasa, among the fastest-growing cities on Earth. Just days old, he’s one of an estimated 4.5 million children expected to be born in the ...

Two years after surpassing a population of 8 billion in 2022, the number of people on this planet has grown much faster in some countries than others. As part of the United States government's World ...

The world's population is on a steady rise, with the United Nations predicting it to peak at around 10 billion in the mid-2080s. As such, it's no shocker that new mega-cities are sprouting up across ...

As Africa reshapes the global workforce and consumer landscape, companies must navigate an ecosystem dominated by small and informal businesses, early-stage talent, and less standardized regulatory ...

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Deeper understanding of informality and better use of technology can build more sustainable housing markets Informality dominates Africa’s cities. Creative, chaotic hubs of job seekers, migrants, and ...

In this article, we will take a look at the 10 countries with the youngest population in Africa. Before moving on to the list, we will discuss the broader population trends across the continent and ...

South Africa’s population has now exceeded 63 million, according to the latest mid-year population estimates for 2024. The country’s population grew by approximately 835,513 individuals, marking a ...