Top 5 Richest Cities in Africa

Written By Sanjeev Vekariya Pic : Canva

1. Johannesburg, South Africa

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2. Cape Town, South Africa

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3. Cairo, Egypt

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4. Lagos, Nigeria

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5. Nairobi, Kenya

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