{
  "id": 5802247,
  "title": "South Africa Tops Healthcare Index as Expats Weigh the Best African Countries to Live",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/south-africa-tops-healthcare-index-as-expats-weigh-the-best-african",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T16:47:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/best-african-countries-expats-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Safety, budgets, visas and healthcare now determine which African countries are viable options for expats, according to Altezza Travel's 2026 list. Mauritius takes the top spot, followed by Morocco, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia. Mauritius remains Africa's safest country, while South Africa, Kenya and Egypt lag behind on global peace tables. In terms of affordability, Senegal is among the costlier destinations, while Kenya and Morocco offer lower combined cost and rent scores. South Africa leads the pack in healthcare, with the highest healthcare index score of 63.9 on Numbeo's 2026 mid-year country table. Kenya also ranks highly, coming in second. The African expat map is split between established healthcare hubs and cheaper but less secure alternatives. The decisive factors for foreigners and investors now include safety, monthly budgets and residency rules.",
  "summary": "Mauritius, Morocco, Rwanda and South Africa lead the best African countries for expats in 2026 as budget, safety and visa rules shift. What to know. The post South Africa Tops Healthcare Index as Expats Weigh the Best African Countries to Live appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}