African cities are projected to add 19 million people annually by 2050

The Financial Times describes an urban boom unlike earlier waves tied to industrialisation: African cities added roughly 15 million people annually in recent years, with growth projected to reach 19 million a year by 2050. Many residents rely on informal work as cities struggle to provide transport, power and basic services. Its reporting from Lagos and Onitsha shows both the strain and the economic opportunities.