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World Bank warns Africa risks wasting urban boom

Sub-Saharan Africa's urban population is projected to reach 1.7 billion by 2050, but rapid urbanization alone will not deliver higher productivity, better incomes, or decent employment.

SaharaWire Newsroom November 2, 2026