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Accra ranked second most polluted city in Africa

Accra has been ranked as the second most polluted city in Africa in terms of its air pollution index, according to data from Numbeo, the world’s largest data platform, with a score of 89.2.

The ranking was determined using several indicators, including air and water pollution, waste management, cleanliness, noise and light pollution, green spaces, and overall living conditions.

Johannesburg, South Africa, claimed the top spot as the most polluted city in Africa, followed by Lagos, Nigeria, in third place. Marrakech, Morocco, ranked fourth, while Casablanca, also in Morocco, secured the fifth position.

Harare, Zimbabwe, took the sixth position, followed by Nairobi, Kenya, in seventh. Tunis, Tunisia, ranked eighth, with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in ninth place, while Alexandria, Egypt, rounded out the top ten.

See the ranking below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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