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List of Countries in Africa

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on April 5, 2013

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· Last updated: June 11, 2018

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1 Angola
2 Cameroon
3 Central African Republic
4 Chad
5 Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa)
6 Congo, Republic of (Brazzaville)
7 Equatorial Guinea
8 Gabon
9 Sao Tome and Principe
10 South Sudan
11 Comoros
12 Djibouti
13 Eritrea
14 Ethiopia
15 Kenya
16 Madagascar
17 Malawi
18 Mauritius
19 Mayotte
20 Mozambique
21 Reunion Island
22 Seychelles
23 Somalia
24 Tanzania; officially the United Republic of Tanzania
25 Uganda
26 Zambia
27 Zimbabwe
28 Burundi
29 Rwanda
30 Algeria
31 Libya
32 Morocco
33 Sudan
34 Tunisia
35 Western Sahara
36 Botswana
37 Lesotho
38 Namibia
39 South Africa
40 Swaziland
41 Benin
42 Burkina Faso
43 Cape Verde
44 Ivory Coast
45 Gambia
46 Ghana
47 Guinea
48 Guinea-Bissau
49 Liberia
50 Mali
51 Mauritania
52 Niger
53 Nigeria
54 Senegal
55 Sierra Leone
56 Togo

Key Takeaways

  • Africa comprises 54 recognized sovereign states, according to the United Nations.
  • Several territories listed—Mayotte, Reunion Island, and Western Sahara—are not fully independent countries.
  • The list presented mixes dependent territories with sovereign nations, which may mislead readers.
  • Accurate country listings are essential for global financial reporting and analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries are in Africa?
Africa has 54 fully recognized sovereign states, according to the United Nations.
Are Reunion Island and Mayotte independent countries?
No, both Reunion Island and Mayotte are French overseas territories, not independent countries.
Is Western Sahara considered a country?
Western Sahara is a disputed territory with limited recognition and is not universally counted as an independent country.

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