Megalopolis: how coastal west Africa will shape the coming century

Published: Nov. 18, 2022, 5 a.m.

By the end of the century, Africa will be home to 40% of the world\u2019s population \u2013 and nowhere is this breakneck-pace development happening faster than this 600-mile stretch between Abidjan and Lagos. By Howard W French. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod