Africa – Radio Connections Across a Diverse Continent

Africa is the second-largest continent on Earth, rich in cultures, landscapes, and languages. But for the radio community, it includes more than just the 54 internationally recognized states: Based on 11-meter prefix lists, you'll find a total of 70 countries, nations, and island territories represented here – all part of the African radio zone.

Each section contains non-commercial links related to CB radio, amateur radio, or meteorological stations monitoring space weather and radio propagation. All links are ad-free and meant solely for information, networking, and supporting the international radio community.

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Did You Know? – Informal Facts About Africa

• Area: approx. 30.3 million km² – around 20% of the world’s land surface

• Population: over 1.4 billion people (as of 2025)

• Countries & territories on this page: 70, including islands and dependent regions

• Time zones: from UTC −1 (Cape Verde) to UTC +4 (Mauritius, Seychelles)

• Propagation highlights: Strong tropospheric and sporadic-E activity, especially near coastal regions; desert areas often offer unique long-distance skip conditions

• Common 11m/CB prefixes: e.g., 6, 7, 44, 68, 88, 196, 214 and many more

• Popular DX targets: Réunion, South Africa, Namibia, Mauritius, Canary Islands, Morocco, Nigeria

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