
Lagos has been identified as Africa's most congested city, according to the latest Numbeo Traffic Index March 2026 cited by PUNCH Online. The city recorded a Traffic Index of 348.5 and an average one-way commute of approximately 68 minutes, reflecting significant pressure on its road networks due to rapid population growth, commercial activity, and limited transport infrastructure. This congestion means residents often lose substantial time daily before their work even begins. The report indicates that traffic across major African urban centers is intensifying, with many cities now experiencing commute times nearing or exceeding an hour for a single trip. Other cities in the top ten include Nairobi 2nd, Cairo 3rd, Pretoria 4th, Cape Town 5th, Johannesburg 6th, Alexandria 7th, Casablanca 8th, Tunis 9th, and Port Elizabeth 10th.
This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by Punch Nigeria.