List of sovereign states and dependent territories in Africa

This is a list of sovereign states and dependent territories in Africa. It includes both fully recognized states, states with limited recognition, and dependent territories of both African and non-African states. It lists 54 sovereign states and 10 non-sovereign territories.

Malta and parts of France, Italy, Portugal and Spain are located on the African continental plate, some considerably closer to the African than European mainland, but politically are generally considered European by convention. Similarly, the island of Socotra is also on the African plate and much closer to Africa, but is politically part of the Asian state of Yemen. Egypt, although extending into Asia through the Sinai Peninsula, is considered an African state.

Sovereign states

Recognised states

The following 54 fully recognised states are all members of the United Nations, and as of 2015, all except Morocco and the Central African Republic are members of the African Union.

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War on extreme poverty faces challenges in Africa: WB

Dawn 20 Sep 2018

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Business Day Online 20 Sep 2018

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Ghana Announced As Host Country For AFRIMA 2018

Peace FM Online 19 Sep 2018

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Joy Online 19 Sep 2018

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African environment ministers commit to embrace innovative solutions

Xinhua 19 Sep 2018

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Tourism development injects new impetus into Africa’s economy

People Daily 19 Sep 2018

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Telling your story and positioning your brand in Africa

Independent online (SA) 19 Sep 2018

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Xinhua 19 Sep 2018

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