China-Built Cities: The Rise of African Urban Megaprojects

Africa is urbanising at a pace unmatched in modern history. Every year, millions move into cities in search of opportunity, straining housing, infrastructure, and public services. In response, a new urban vision is rising across the continent – master-planned cities, satellite towns, and smart urban corridors, many of them built with Chinese financing and construction expertise.

From the vast administrative capital emerging east of Cairo to mass housing developments in Luanda, China’s role in shaping Africa’s urban future is becoming increasingly visible and strategically significant.