What is wrong with us? We celebrate buildings but neglect the systems that keep cities alive

Across many African cities today, skylines are changing rapidly: Glass towers are rising. Luxury apartments are multiplying. Commercial high-rise developments are appearing where low-density structures once stood. Urban centres increasingly project the image of modernisation and economic progress. At first glance, this appears encouraging. After all, urban growth is often interpreted as a sign of development and investment confidence. But beneath the excitement of rising skylines lies a deep...

By Isaac Yeboah