Angola’s capital is on track to overtake Lagos as sub-Saharan Africa’s most populous city by mid-century

Angola’s capital is on track to overtake Lagos as sub-Saharan Africa’s most populous city by mid-century, according to a major new World Bank report. In Sub-Saharan Africa’s Urban Awakening: Catalyzing Economic Growth and Job Creation, released in late October 2026, the World Bank projects Luanda’s population will surge 78% from 11.4 million in 2025 to […] The post Angola’s capital is on track to overtake Lagos as sub-Saharan Africa’s most populous city by mid-century first appeared on The Zambi

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By zamobserver·November 3, 2026·Zambia