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Khartoum, Sudan's capital, sits at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile, where three distinct settlements—Khartoum, Omdurman, and Khartoum North—emerged. Each settlement developed its own character and identity, contributing to the city's unique history and urbanism.

Khartoum, Sudan's capital, sits at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile, where three distinct settlements—Khartoum, Omdurman, and Khartoum North—emerged. Each settlement developed its own character and identity, contributing to the city's unique history and urbanism.
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Cairo, Egypt, located on the Nile River, has been a significant center of culture, religion, and politics in the Arab, Islamic, and African worlds for millennia. Its strategic position as a trade hub shaped its urbanism and architecture.

Cairo, Egypt, located on the Nile River, has been a significant center of culture, religion, and politics in the Arab, Islamic, and African worlds for millennia. Its strategic position as a trade hub shaped its urbanism and architecture.
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Bamako, Mali, straddling the Niger River, has a history linked to the pre-colonial empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, which dominated trans-Saharan trade from the 6th to 16th centuries.. Today, the city reflects a blend of modern high-rises and traditional mud-brick homes.

Bamako, Mali, straddling the Niger River, has a history linked to the pre-colonial empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, which dominated trans-Saharan trade from the 6th to 16th centuries.. Today, the city reflects a blend of modern high-rises and traditional mud-brick homes.
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Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, lies at the heart of the country, blending indigenous African traditions and colonial influences. Today, the city’s modern district, Ouaga 2000, symbolizes Burkina Faso’s aspirations.

Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, lies at the heart of the country, blending indigenous African traditions and colonial influences. Today, the city’s modern district, Ouaga 2000, symbolizes Burkina Faso’s aspirations.
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Niamey, Niger, situated on the Niger River plateau, evolved from a fishing village to a bustling urban center, shaped by both African and colonial influences. Today private homes tend to reflect Western influences and public buildings showcasing local aesthetics.

Niamey, Niger, situated on the Niger River plateau, evolved from a fishing village to a bustling urban center, shaped by both African and colonial influences. Today private homes tend to reflect Western influences and public buildings showcasing local aesthetics.
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In ancient Egypt (Kemet) , women were honored and respected as equals to men, unlike in many other cultures. They were revered as the mothers of all, bringers of life and wisdom. The people of Kemet believed that attaining great knowledge, spirituality, and power allowed a man to

In ancient Egypt (Kemet) , women were honored and respected as equals to men, unlike in many other cultures. They were revered as the mothers of all, bringers of life and wisdom. The people of Kemet believed that attaining great knowledge, spirituality, and power allowed a man to
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Algiers, Algeria, occupies a strategic position along the Mediterranean’s northwestern edge, overlooking a vast bay. The city’s urbanism reflects its layered history of settlement, conquest, and adaptation, shaped by African, Phoenician, Roman, Ottoman, and European influences.

Algiers, Algeria, occupies a strategic position along the Mediterranean’s northwestern edge, overlooking a vast bay. The city’s urbanism reflects its layered history of settlement, conquest, and adaptation, shaped by African, Phoenician, Roman, Ottoman, and European influences.
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N’Djamena, Chad, is located at the confluence of the Chari and Logone rivers. The city incorporates African,European and Islamic traditions. Today, N’Djamena reflects a blend of colonial, traditional, and modern architectural styles.

N’Djamena, Chad, is located at the confluence of the Chari and Logone rivers. The city incorporates African,European and Islamic traditions. Today, N’Djamena reflects a blend of colonial, traditional, and modern architectural styles.
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Tunis, Tunisia, located at the northernmost tip of Africa along the Mediterranean coast, has been shaped by diverse historical influences, including Berber, Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and European cultures.

Tunis, Tunisia, located at the northernmost tip of Africa along the Mediterranean coast, has been shaped by diverse historical influences, including Berber, Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and European cultures.
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Tripoli, Libya, located along the Mediterranean coast, reflects a rich blend of African, Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and European influences. Today, the city reflects its layered history, from the old Medina’s traditional streets to colonial quarters and modern suburbs.

Tripoli, Libya, located along the Mediterranean coast, reflects a rich blend of African, Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and European influences. Today, the city reflects its layered history, from the old Medina’s traditional streets to colonial quarters and modern suburbs.
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Windhoek, Namibia, a mountain city on the Khomas Highland plateau, embodies a blend of indigenous heritage, African influences, and colonial urbanism shaped by its geography. Today, Windhoek’s urban landscape reflects its colonial and apartheid and Modern African legacy.

Windhoek, Namibia, a mountain city on the Khomas Highland plateau, embodies a blend of indigenous heritage, African influences, and colonial urbanism shaped by its geography. Today, Windhoek’s urban landscape reflects its colonial and apartheid and Modern African legacy.
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Atiq Mosque, Awjila, Libya, is considered to be the oldest mosque in the Sahara. Its interior spaces are made of columns and arches which carry and support above them the 21 conical whitewash beehive domes made of mud bricks and limestone.

Atiq Mosque, Awjila, Libya, is considered to be the oldest mosque in the Sahara. Its interior spaces are made of columns and arches which carry and support above them the 21 conical whitewash beehive domes made of mud bricks and limestone.
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Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, sits on the Caledon River along the Lesotho-South Africa border. Shaped by its history and environment, the city blends African traditions and European colonial influence. Today, the city’s centre is a mix of modern and colonial stone structures.

Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, sits on the Caledon River along the Lesotho-South Africa border. Shaped by its history and environment, the city blends African traditions and European colonial influence. Today, the city’s centre is a mix of modern   and colonial stone structures.
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Lusaka, Zambia’s capital on the Central African Plateau, blends African settlement traditions, colonial legacy, and modern aspirations.Its skyline features modern commercial buildings and informal settlements. The city is Zambia’s vibrant cultural and economic centre.

Lusaka, Zambia’s capital on the Central African Plateau, blends African settlement traditions, colonial legacy, and modern aspirations.Its skyline features modern commercial buildings and informal settlements. The city is Zambia’s vibrant cultural and economic centre.
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I really appreciate the research Sir David Adjaye (Sir David Adjaye) does on African cities and posts on social media, our continent is severely undocumented and unpublished and people like him are really important.