Somalia

A Horn of Africa nation with long coastline, facing security challenges and clan-based politics.

Somalia's location gives it strategic importance for shipping routes.

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Sierra Leone

A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.

Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.

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Seychelles

An Indian Ocean archipelago known for luxury tourism, beautiful beaches, and conservation efforts.

The Seychelles has the smallest population of any African sovereign country.

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Senegal

A stable West African country with French influence, peanut production, and vibrant music scene.

Dakar, Senegal's capital, is the westernmost city on the African mainland.

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São Tomé and Príncipe

A small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with Portuguese heritage and cocoa production.

São Tomé and Príncipe is Africa's second smallest country by population.

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Rwanda

An East African country known for recovery from genocide, clean cities, and mountain gorillas.

Rwanda's capital Kigali is celebrated for its cleanliness and order.

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Nigeria

Africa's most populous country and largest economy, with oil wealth and vibrant creative industries.

Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, produces more movies annually than Hollywood.

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Niger

A landlocked West African country with Sahara desert, uranium deposits, and rapid population growth.

Niger faces challenges from desertification and food insecurity.

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Namibia

A Southern African country with desert landscapes, German colonial heritage, and diamond mining.

Namibia's Namib Desert is considered the world's oldest desert.

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Mozambique

A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.

Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.

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