Cities in Africa is supposed to have the cleanest air since there are many beautiful natures in the regions but in hopes of growing the economy and trying to develop their countries from 3rd world to 2nd world countries, the enivorment is becoming polluted.

Our Data Journalist Team collected Data from World Health Organization and Africa UN Environment to list The Most Polluted Cities In Africa 2019.

The Most Polluted Cities In Africa 2019

5. Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria is a Mediterranean port city in Egypt. During the Hellenistic period, it was home to a lighthouse ranking among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as a storied library.

Pollution Index: 81.31

4. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s sprawling capital in the highlands bordering the Great Rift Valley, is the country’s commercial and cultural hub. It’s National Museum exhibits Ethiopian art.

Pollution Index: 81.62

3. Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, sprawls inland from the Gulf of Guinea across Lagos Lagoon. Victoria Island, the financial center of the metropolis, is known for its beach resorts.

Pollution Index: 82.49

2. Cairo, Egypt

Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts.

Pollution Index: 93.48

1. Accra, Ghana

Accra is the capital of Ghana, on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park honors Ghana’s first president, who helped lead the country to independence.

Pollution Index: 96.89

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