Economic Gravity Wells
Economic clusters are high-density hubs where capital, industry, and talent converge to create self-reinforcing growth patterns. Understanding cluster dynamics reveals where economic power concentrates and how it shapes continental development.
Lagos
Nigeria's economic engine controlling regional finance, technology innovation, and cultural influence across 200+ million people.
- $90B+ metropolitan GDP
- 70% of Nigeria's industrial capacity
- Regional HQ for 60% of multinationals
- Fastest-growing fintech ecosystem in Africa
Nairobi
Kenya's capital serving as the regional innovation and trade hub connecting East Africa to global markets.
- Regional HQ for 100+ international organizations
- $45B+ metropolitan economy
- Leading mobile money and fintech innovation
- Primary gateway for East African trade
Cairo
Egypt's capital controlling Mediterranean trade flows and serving as the manufacturing base for North Africa and Middle East.
- Controls 10% of global trade via Suez Canal
- $200B+ metropolitan economy
- Regional manufacturing and logistics hub
- Gateway between Africa, Europe, and Asia
Johannesburg
South Africa's economic powerhouse controlling mining finance, regional banking, and industrial coordination across Southern Africa.
- $110B+ metropolitan GDP
- Continental mining and finance headquarters
- 50% of South Africa's economic activity
- Regional industrial and logistics coordination
Casablanca
Morocco's commercial capital serving as the strategic link between African, European, and Middle Eastern markets.
- 60% of Morocco's industrial capacity
- Regional financial services hub
- Gateway for African-European trade
- Strategic Atlantic and Mediterranean access
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