{"id":89148,"date":"2025-11-01T06:05:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T06:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/how-africas-cleanest-cities-define-a-changing-continent"},"modified":"2025-11-01T06:39:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T06:39:43","slug":"how-africas-cleanest-cities-define-a-changing-continent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/how-africas-cleanest-cities-define-a-changing-continent","title":{"rendered":"How Africa&#8217;S Cleanest Cities Define a Changing Continent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>By<br \/>\nPauline Odhiambo<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>Sweeping savannas, dense rainforests, volcanic mountains, an abundance of wildlife, and a melting pot of cultures. That&#8217;s what the travelogues tell you about Africa. It&#8217;s a picture embedded in the collective memory of stereotypes that refuse to go away.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>All of this is true. But there&#8217;s also an Africa waiting to be acknowledged for what it seeks to be.<\/p>\n<p>The sparkling streets of Kigali tell a story that challenges every overdone assumption about African cities. And Rwanda&#8217;s capital city isn&#8217;t an outlier.<\/p>\n<p>Across the continent, a commitment to transformation is setting new benchmarks for urban living through meticulous planning, community engagement, and policies that make cleanliness and environmental sustainability central to civic, cultural and national identities.<\/p>\n<p>Like any other part of the developing world, African cities face pollution and waste-management challenges.<\/p>\n<p>But some cities have cracked the code. From Kigali&#8217;s spotless boulevards to Port Louis&#8217;s pristine beaches, the change is showing through initiatives to ingrain into public consciousness the belief that clean environments are no longer a luxury \u2013 they are the foundation for quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>On World Cities Day, TRT Afrika lists African cities that have built a reputation for being among the cleanest on the continent.<\/p>\n<p>1. Kigali, Rwanda: Champion city<\/p>\n<p>Kigali hasn&#8217;t just earned the epithet &#8220;Singapore of Africa&#8221;; the city has practically trademarked it through a national commitment to cleanliness.<\/p>\n<p>The spotless streets don&#8217;t happen by accident. Every last Saturday of the month, the entire country participates in Umuganda, a mandatory community clean-up. No exceptions.Add to that a strict ban on non-biodegradable plastic bags and public spaces maintained to standards most European cities would envy, and you understand why Kigali sets the bar.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 &#8220;Top 10 Cleanest Cities in Africa&#8221; report acknowledges that cleanliness in Kigali isn&#8217;t a municipal project, it has been woven into national identity. The city now consistently tops multiple rankings because it&#8217;s mindset is built differently.<\/p>\n<p>2. Port Louis, Mauritius: Island paradise<\/p>\n<p>Nestled in the Indian Ocean, Port Louis benefits from Mauritius&#8217;s status as a high-income economy and one of the more popular tourist destinations worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The city&#8217;s cleanliness is seen as a direct reflection of its economic priorities. A robust waste management system, regular sweeping of streets, and strong environmental laws keep the capital city prim and pristine.<\/p>\n<p>The well-appointed waterfront, clean public beaches, and orderly markets show how a focus on tourism can drive a city to maintain impeccable hygiene standards, reflected in its position of pre-eminence on the African Clean City Index.<\/p>\n<p>3. Gaborone, Botswana: Orderly oasis<\/p>\n<p>The capital of one of Africa&#8217;s most stable and prosperous nations, Gaborone exudes an air of orderliness that is hard to miss.<\/p>\n<p>The authorities enforce strict anti-littering laws and maintain a consistent schedule for waste collection and cleaning of streets. Wide, tree-lined avenues are largely free of debris, and public awareness campaigns continuously encourage residents to &#8220;Keep Gaborone clean&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Gaborone proves that sustained economic growth and care for the environment can go hand in hand. The World Bank ranks the city among Africa&#8217;s cleanest urban centres.<\/p>\n<p>4. Tunis, Tunisia: Mediterranean gem<\/p>\n<p>Tunis sits at the cultural crossroads, blending ancient Arab and French colonial architecture to create a delightful chiaroscuro.<\/p>\n<p>According to the 2024 Top 10 Cleanest Cities in Africa report, the city&#8217;s history is matched by a strong municipal focus on public health and cleanliness.<\/p>\n<p>It also benefits from an established public sanitation service and recent initiatives focused on beautifying public parks and renovating areas of historical importance.<\/p>\n<p>The result is a city that looks and feels cared for, with strict urban maintenance enhancing its historical charm.<\/p>\n<p>5. Windhoek, Namibia: Study in sustainabilityIn a region often plagued by drought, Windhoek is a pioneer in a crucial aspect of cleanliness: water management.<\/p>\n<p>The city was the first in the world to implement direct potable water reuse, which entails turning wastewater into potable water.<\/p>\n<p>This innovative spirit extends to general upkeep. The streets are wide and clean, public spaces are maintained, and a general culture of civic responsibility among residents keeps litter away.<\/p>\n<p>A World Bank report acknowledges its reputation as a clean and well-managed capital city.<\/p>\n<p>6. Accra, Ghana: Rising star<\/p>\n<p>While major African metropolises often struggle with waste, Accra is making impressive strides in this aspect of urban management.<\/p>\n<p>The city has invested heavily in new waste management infrastructure, one of which is the &#8220;Let&#8217;s Make Accra Work&#8221; programme. The establishment of a Sanitation Police unit to enforce bylaws is another step in this direction.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Top 10 Cities in Africa report mentions Accra as a city on the move, actively cleaning up its act in more ways than one.<\/p>\n<p>7. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Turnaround story<\/p>\n<p>Until a few years ago, Dar es Salaam faced waste management challenges typical of a bustling city. Today, its spick-and-span surroundings reflect what political will and innovative city management can achieve.<\/p>\n<p>The World Bank-supported Dar es Salaam Metropolitan Development Project has been pivotal in improving solid waste management, leading to a dramatic increase in the volume of waste collected and disposed of properly.<\/p>\n<p>Community organisations are also involved, turning cleanliness into a shared civic goal rather than just a governmental responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>8. Algiers, Algeria: Polished capital<\/p>\n<p>Perched on the Mediterranean coast, Algiers boasts a stunning white cityscape that retains its shine through constant municipal effort.<\/p>\n<p>The city employs a large contingent of sweepers and has a reliable public waste-collection system.<\/p>\n<p>Major beautification projects, including the maintenance of numerous public gardens and squares, contribute to the clean and orderly feel, making it a standout template for North Africa and a regular fixture on official lists of Africa&#8217;s cleanest cities.<\/p>\n<p>9. Johannesburg, South Africa: Greening metropolis<\/p>\n<p>As one of the continent&#8217;s largest and economically thriving cities, Johannesburg&#8217;s civic infrastructure bears an immense load.<\/p>\n<p>Initiatives like &#8220;Pikitup&#8221;, the city&#8217;s waste management entity, have helped tide over many of these challenges.According to a report by Nature Africa, the city&#8217;s &#8220;Vulindlel&#8217;e Jozi&#8221; programme has also played a significant role in improving service delivery and cleaning hitherto underserved areas.<\/p>\n<p>While challenges remain, the teeming city&#8217;s focus on park maintenance and urban greening continues to drive the quest for a cleaner environment.<\/p>\n<p>10. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The innovator<\/p>\n<p>Home to the African Union, Addis Ababa is growing at a relentless pace, reflected in skyscrapers everywhere, a mega hydropower dam, and a new light rail system.<\/p>\n<p>But beneath the veneer of development, another change is happening \u2013 growth in civic consciousness. The city authorities have launched a sanitation drive that ensures the piles of garbage that used to greet people no longer accumulate.<\/p>\n<p>A recent United Nations Environment Programme report hailed the construction of the Reppie Waste-to-Energy plant, the first of its kind in Africa and designed to incinerate most of the city&#8217;s waste to produce electricity.<\/p>\n<p>This forward-thinking approach to waste management symbolises a new, cleaner chapter for this capital city of over five million people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Pauline Odhiambo Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. Sweeping savannas, dense rainforests, volcanic mountains, an abundance of wildlife, and a melting pot of cultures. That&#8217;s what the travelogues tell you about Africa. 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