evidence: While most of Africa is free from Spanish rule, today, several cities or territories have a special arrangement with Spain. These are known as the Spanish Cities or the Plazas de soberanía. The best example is Ceuta which, as we mentioned before, has been under Spanish control since 1668. Another example is Melilla which is located on the north coast of Africa in modern-day Morocco. This small city has been disputed between Spain and Morocco for centuries but is currently administered by Spain. So, while the Spanish empire in Africa is not as extensive as it once was, several cities remain under Spanish rule.