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Country Codes and the Mobile Revolution in the African Continent

International dialing codes for countries in Africa

Africa is frequently cited as the continent that "leapfrogged" the landline era to become a global leader in mobile technology. With a rapidly growing population of approximately 1.58 billion people, African telecommunications are a vital engine for economic development. The continent's 54 countries are largely operated under the +2 prefix zone.

Nations such as Nigeria (+234), Egypt (+20), and South Africa (+27) possess highly competitive and sophisticated telecom markets. International communication with Africa is vital for global trade, but it can be challenging due to the variety of local operators and numbering plans that evolve alongside expanding urban infrastructures.

Using the correct country codes is the first step toward ensuring reliable connectivity. On our platform, we help you navigate this landscape by providing updated data on each nation's prefixes. Furthermore, we highlight local regulatory bodies, as the continent has seen a surge in policies to combat "Wangiri" fraud and phone scams, protecting both those making and receiving calls on African soil.

Africa Countries

55 countries

Algeria

Africa

Angola

Africa

Benin

Africa

Botswana

Africa

Burkina Faso flag

Burkina Faso

Africa

Burundi

Africa

Cameroon

Africa

Cape Verde flag

Cape Verde

Africa

Central African Republic flag

Central African Republic

Africa

Chad

Africa

Comoros

Africa

Democratic Republic of the Congo flag

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa

Djibouti

Africa

Egypt

Africa

Equatorial Guinea flag

Equatorial Guinea

Africa

Eritrea

Africa

Eswatini

Africa

Ethiopia

Africa

Gabon

Africa

Gambia

Africa

Ghana

Africa

Guinea

Africa

Guinea-Bissau flag

Guinea-Bissau

Africa

Ivory Coast flag

Ivory Coast

Africa

Kenya

Africa

Lesotho

Africa

Liberia

Africa

Libya

Africa

Madagascar flag

Madagascar

Africa

Mali

Africa

Mauritania flag

Mauritania

Africa

Mauritius

Africa

Mayotte

Africa

Morocco

Africa

Mozambique flag

Mozambique

Africa

Namibia

Africa

Niger

Africa

Nigeria

Africa

Republic of the Congo flag

Republic of the Congo

Africa

Réunion

Africa

Rwanda

Africa

Saint Helena flag

Saint Helena

Africa

São Tomé and Príncipe flag

São Tomé and Príncipe

Africa

Senegal

Africa

Sierra Leone flag

Sierra Leone

Africa

Somalia

Africa

South Africa flag

South Africa

Africa

South Sudan flag

South Sudan

Africa

Sudan

Africa

Tanzania

Africa

Togo

Africa

Tunisia

Africa

Uganda

Africa

Zambia

Africa

Zimbabwe

Africa