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This article ranks skyscrapers on the African continent by height. Initially, only a small number of major financial and commercial centers boasted large skylines, such as Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Harare and Abidjan. However, since the 2000s, skyscrapers have been constructed in many other African cities, including Cairo, Maputo, Abuja, Kampala, Cape Town, Durban, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Luanda and Port Louis.
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Since 1973, the tallest skyscraper in Africa has been Johannesburg's Carlton Centre, which stands 223 metres (732 ft) tall. However, several taller buildings are proposed.
Tallest buildings
This list ranks African buildings that stand at least 100 m (328 ft) tall, based on standard height measurements. This includes spires and architectural details, but does not include antenna masts. Buildings over 150 m (492 ft) tall are highlighted.
Under construction
This list ranks buildings currently under construction in Africa that will stand at least 100 metres (328 ft) tall.
On-hold, approved or proposed
This section lists skyscrapers that are on-hold, approved or proposed in Africa, and are planned to rise over 100 m (328 ft) tall.