Continent Profiles

The African Union (AU) is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa. Established to promote unity, regional integration, and sustainable development, the AU operates through key bodies like the Assembly of Head of States and the AU Commission.

Algeria is a country in North Africa on the Mediterranean coast. It is the largest country in Africa by area and a major exporter of natural gas and petroleum.

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is a political and military confederation formed by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Established in 2023, the bloc officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in early 2025.

Angola is a country in Southern Africa, rich in oil, gas, diamonds, and agricultural potential. It is recovering from a long civil war that ended in 2002.

The Arab Maghreb Union is a trade agreement aiming for economic and political unity among Arab countries of the Maghreb in North Africa.

Benin is a West African nation known for its rich history as the former Kingdom of Dahomey and its vibrant democracy and palm oil production.

Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, celebrated for its stable democracy, diamond mining, and high-end wildlife safaris.

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is currently managed by a military transition government focused on combating regional insurgencies.

Burundi is a small landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of East Africa, bordering Rwanda, Tanzania, and DR Congo, with a primarily agricultural economy.

Cabo Verde is an island country spanning an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean, known for its stable governance and tourism.

Cameroon is a Central African nation often called 'Africa in miniature' due to its diverse landscapes, geological features, and multiple cultural influences.

Consolidated regional profile for Central Africa. Rich in mineral wealth, rainforest biodiversity, and untapped economic potential.