Top 10 cleanest cities in Africa: See latest rankings
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Kigali, Rwanda, has been ranked as the cleanest city in Africa for 2025, according to a survey conducted by The Africa Report. The rankings highlight cities that excel in sanitation, environmental management, and public space maintenance.
Why it matters
Urban cleanliness rankings serve as a benchmark for municipal management and influence tourism and investment in African cities.
Add Pulse as a preferred source on Google Add Pulse as a preferred source on Google The ancient port city of Tangier via awaygowe.com Cleanliness has become an increasingly important measure of how well African cities are managed, influencing everything from tourism and investment to public health and quality of life. Advertisement Kigali retained its position as Africa's cleanest city in The Africa Report's latest 2025 ranking.
Morocco dominated the rankings with four cities in the top 10, while Cotonou climbed to third place.
The survey was based on responses from 7,877 residents across Africa, using a revised methodology.
The latest 2025 Clean Cities Ranking by The Africa Report highlights the urban centres that have distinguished themselves through effective sanitation, well-maintained public spaces and strong environmental management.
Rwanda's capital, Kigali, continues to lead the continent, retaining its position as Africa's cleanest city.
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