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Chad

A large, arid North Central African country with oil reserves and Lake Chad, facing desertification challenges.

N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, lies along the Chari River near the Cameroon border.

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Central African Republic

A landlocked country with rich natural resources but political instability, featuring rainforests and savannas.

The Central African Republic has struggled with conflict despite its mineral wealth.

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Cape Verde

An island nation off West Africa with Creole Portuguese-African culture, known for music and tourism.

We vacationed in Cape Verde to enjoy its beautiful beaches and morna music.

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Cameroon

A Central African country with diverse geography, cultures, and languages, often called 'Africa in miniature'.

Cameroon's national football team is nicknamed the Indomitable Lions.

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Burundi

A small East African nation with hilly terrain, known for coffee production and recent political challenges.

Lake Tanganyika forms Burundi's southwestern border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Burkina Faso

A landlocked West African country with a strong agricultural base, known for its cultural festivals and gold production.

Burkina Faso hosts the famous FESPACO pan-African film festival every two years.

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Botswana

A stable democracy in Southern Africa famous for its wildlife, diamond mining, and the Kalahari Desert.

Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of Africa's premier safari destinations.

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Benin

A West African country known as the birthplace of voodoo, with historical kingdoms and growing cotton industry.

We studied the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey in what is now modern Benin.

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Angola

A Southern African nation with Portuguese colonial heritage, rich in oil and diamonds, featuring diverse landscapes from beaches to savannas.

Angola's economy has grown significantly since the end of its civil war in 2002.

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Algeria

A North African country with a rich history, vast Sahara desert, and Mediterranean coastline. Known for its oil reserves and vibrant culture.

I visited Algiers, the capital of Algeria, to explore its fascinating mix of French and Arab influences.

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