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Cairo + CasablancaJoint top scorers — 8.2/10 each
KigaliCleanest, most efficient business city
Cape TownBest for international founders
JohannesburgBest for B2B enterprise
| City | Corp. Ecosystem | Talent | Infrastructure | Cost | Connectivity | Overall |
| Cairo | 8.0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Casablanca | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Cape Town | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| Nairobi | 8.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Johannesburg | 9.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Kigali | 6.5 | 7.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Accra | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Lagos | 9.5 | 9.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 7.6 |
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Africa Opportunity Index Editorial Team
The Africa Opportunity Index is an independent research and analysis platform dedicated to mapping, measuring, and communicating economic opportunity across the African continent. Our editorial team draws on data from public sources, industry reports, and on-the-ground research to produce evidence-based analysis for entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and policymakers.