For a continent of variety, Africa has also got some of the cleanest cities on the planet, trashing stereotypes of dirt and litter at literally every turn. Here are five of the cleanest cities on this amazing continent, showing their efforts to maintain pristine environments.
1. Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali is leading the pack as the most immaculate in Africa. Rwanda protects its environment, something that can be proved through its policies. Plastic bags have been banned by the capital city since 2008, with huge fines and jail sentences attached to base violators. Further commitment to cleanliness for one to note is that there are normal sites like Nyungwe Forest that have been preserved, showing Rwanda’s respect to such delicate ecosystems.
2. Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is also affectionately known as the “Mother City,” running second for spotless streets and proactive environmental measures taken. The government takes pride in cleanliness, and so do its residents; that is why Cape Town has been mentioned in various lists from Further Africa to Know Africa. Its vibrant culture and breathtaking sceneries add to the classy reputation it holds of being one of the cleanest urban cities.
3. Tunis, Tunisia
Third position is held by Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. The city council’s commitment to cleanliness is appreciable, and ways designed for managing wastes are very innovative. Similarly, Tunis has adopted an advanced system of disposing of wastewater by using pipelines underground as well as at seabed levels, making the process hazard-free and efficient, and hence adding to the hygiene level of the city.
4. Port Louis, Mauritius
Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, is one of the cleanest cities in Africa. Highly dependent on the Municipal City Council to keep it clean, this body is well-funded by the government. The added beauty from the rich tropical plants around gives it a distinction of not just clean but beautiful to see.
5. Johannesburg, South Africa
This gives a rundown of what is happening in the second South African city: Johannesburg—better known as the “City of Gold.” Cleaning-up efforts within this rapidly growing metropolis are complemented by efforts inspired by the mayor of the city and its inhabitants. Recognition by platforms such as Further Africa and Know Africa has stalwartly indicated that indeed, Johannesburg has begun cleaning up its urban environment.
Conclusion
In these cities, cleanliness and proper care of the environment are in place, but to many cities, especially those in Uganda, much still has to be done about waste management and sanitation. These successes of the clean cities inspire the others, offering them the incentive to emulate similar practices that lead towards a healthy and sustainable future across the continent.
