The COVID-19 pandemic aftermath allows us an opportunity to reimagine Africa’s cities, towns and villages to create more ecologically sound human settlements. Africa’s chaotic cities and towns are relics of colonial social engineering not fit for purpose in the 21st century. The city architecture reflects deliberate distancing of the centre and the periphery. The centre as the locus of power and privilege for colonial elites is distinguished by the best amenities and public services, whilst t..
