🌍 Safest Cities
Safest Cities in Africa in 2026
Africa's safest cities for expats and long-term travellers — ranked by safety score.
🛡️ How we rank: Cities are ranked by their Safety Score (0–100), derived from crime rates, political stability and personal safety indicators. We also show Affordability and Healthcare scores so you can weigh safety against other priorities.
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AccraGhana🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 86🏥 Healthcare: 13
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TamaleGhana🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 86🏥 Healthcare: 13
57
safety
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KumasiGhana🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 83🏥 Healthcare: 13
57
safety
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TangierMorocco🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 30
50
safety
#5
FesMorocco🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 30
50
safety
#6
TunisTunisia🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 79🏥 Healthcare: 43
50
safety
#7
MarrakechMorocco🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 30
50
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CasablancaMorocco🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 30
50
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KigaliRwanda🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 98🏥 Healthcare: 17
48
safety
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Shubra al KhaymahEgypt🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 98🏥 Healthcare: 34
39
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#11
CairoEgypt🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 85🏥 Healthcare: 34
39
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#12
AlexandriaEgypt🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 34
39
safety
#13
GizaEgypt🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 95🏥 Healthcare: 34
39
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#14
SowetoSouth Africa🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 73🏥 Healthcare: 38
25
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#15
JohannesburgSouth Africa🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 70🏥 Healthcare: 38
25
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Cape TownSouth Africa🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 70🏥 Healthcare: 38
25
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NairobiKenya🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 79🏥 Healthcare: 17
21
safety
#18
MombasaKenya🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 87🏥 Healthcare: 17
21
safety
#19
LagosNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 75🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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#20
IbadanNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 85🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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#21
AwkaNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 85🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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#22
Port HarcourtNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 88🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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#23
Benin CityNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 88🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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#24
Nneyi-UmuleriNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 88🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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OnitshaNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 88🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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#26
MaiduguriNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 88🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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AbaNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 88🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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OgbomosoNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 88🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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EnuguNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 88🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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KanoNigeria🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 85🏥 Healthcare: 0
0
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