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Insight into Africa's unique growth challenges
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Democracy and elections
Understand Africa's evolving governance and political landscape, from emerging democracies to representative systems.

Our data includes election calendars, candidate information, results maps, voter turnout, election integrity, and democratic histories across all countries.
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Population: how many people live here?
Accurate population data is essential for addressing key challenges and planning for the future. Explore census data gaps across countries and discover innovative solutions.

Our data includes in-depth evaluations of census coverage and advanced alternatives, such as aerial imagery and sophisticated modelling techniques.
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Traffic congestion and informal solutions
Discover insights into Lagos, Nigeria's water transportation network—a potential alternative to the city's congested roads.

Our data includes the first comprehensive map of Lagos's public and private ferry networks, safety statistics, and transit connectivity to help reimagine urban mobility.
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Largest and fastest growing cities
Explore how rapid urbanisation is reshaping quality of life and access to opportunities across Africa's cities.

Our data covers urban growth rates, population trends, infrastructure quality, and livability indicators, offering insights into the continent's evolving urban landscape.
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