African Urban Studies

This journal article titled African Urban Studies: Contributions and Challenges discusses the state of scholarship on African cities within the broader field of urban studies. It emphasises that while there has been some growth in this area, it remains limited given Africa's diverse and extensive urbanisation patterns. The Virtual Special Issue aims to review the body of work on urban Africa published in the journal Urban Studies over the past fifty years. The Editorial reflects on the contributions of this scholarship, highlighting selected articles that have influenced key areas of urban studies. Additionally, it addresses the ongoing gaps in knowledge about African urbanisation and suggests potential directions for future research. This discussion aims to enhance our understanding of African urban conditions and the evolution of urban scholarship in general.

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