SEYCHELLES

R1.00: This 30th anniversary of Independence issue shows the new flag of this island nation, which changed designs in 1996 after the election of a new ruling party

TANZANIA

Sh. 10: this definitive fauna issue features the Black Rhino, which has been much-reduced by relentless poaching throughout its range

TRISTAN da CUNHA

15p: this lovely birds issue features the endemic Tristan Moorhen

SIERRA LEONE

Le200: this 1994 Christmas issue shows the famed "Marriage of the Virgin" painting by van Orley

LIBERIA

15c: this pre-war issue shows a Pygmy Hippo, a shy forest dweller of large rivers and wetlands

SEYCHELLES

R1, R5: Two wildlife issues showing a Flying Fox hanging at its roost, and a female Black Paradise Flycatcher, an endemic species

TUNISIA

250: the Dune Gazelle is featured on this 2002 fauna issue

SENEGAL

250fr: this airmail issue shows a flock of Greater Flamingos in the Djoudj Reserve

NIGER

735fr: this 2011 issue shows the mysterious ruins of the city of Djado, in NE Niger

TANZANIA

Sh. 5: the Kori Bustard is featured on this native birds issue

UGANDA

Sh. 300 (pair): Traditional Engoma drums are shown on this cultural issue

ZAMBIA

K1.20 and 20.50: this legends and folktales issue features a Rollerbird taunting a snake, and a Hippo and hare

ZIMBABWE

25c: this butterflies issue features the Foxy Charaxes' very colorful and distinctive wing patterns

ZAIRE

25z: this reptiles issue shows the feared Green Mamba, a forest dwelling snake

ANGOLA

3 NKz: Giraffes at sunset are shown in this Iona National Park issue

BENIN

50fr, 60fr, this 1980 cultural issue shows local ethnic dances

BURKINA FASO

120fr: this local scene shows cattle herding, a traditional economic activity of the region

ALGERIA

Two values from a UNEP emblem birdlife issue, showing the Bald Ibis and the Tawny Eagle

CAPE VERDE / Cap Vert

p4.50: this 1978 anti-Apartheid issue is one of many independent African issues on this theme before the transition of power in S. Africa

BOTSWANA

10t: Folktales are pictured on this local interest issue featuring animated wildlife characters

CAMEROON

1000fr: this large format anniv. issue of Cameroon's independence shows the national flag and an early stamp issued shortly after gaining independence in 1960

CAPE VERDE / Cap Vert

$50, $60: Two values of a 2006 history of slavery issue, showing slaves bound for market and a slaving ship crossing the Atlantic

ETHIOPIA

30c, 50c: The Greater Kudu and Roan Antelopes are featured on this fauna issue

ERITREA / Eritree'

90c, 95c: this pair promotes reforestation of the arid landscape of Eritrea, to protect soils and biodiversity

KENYA

Two sports issues: Sh. 1: World Cup Soccer (1986) and Sh. 7: Seoul Olympics, Javelin (1988)

MAURITANIA / Mauritanie

50um: this wildlife issue features a Sacred Ibis in flight and a Painted Stork in the foreground, a migratory wading species

SENEGAL

45fr: the Ndama Gazelle is featured on this WWF wildlife conservation awareness issue

LIBERIA

27c: this large format cultural issues shows traditional masks, and celebrates the 1963 anniv. of the founding of the AU (OAU)

NIGER

100fr: this local river scene features a stamp-on-stamp design for the centennial of the birth of Sir Rowland Hill, with a clear cancel from Agadez

MALI

150fr: this stunning birdlife issue features the Western Crowned Crane, a plumed beauty unrivaled on the African savannah. It has a wide range and distribution, and has been featured on stamps of several neighboring countries.

MAURITANIA

15um: this 1977 fauna issue shows an elephant herd, possibly migrating from Senegal, to the south

MADAGASCAR

200FR: The Indri is a distinctive lemur with a loud, wild call giving rise to the local belief that they are forest spirits

MOROCCO / Maroc

1,00: this fauna issue features the Caracal, a secretive desert feline

RWANDA

100fr: This se-tenant design features weavers, pelicans and zebra of the Akagera National Park, in the east of Rwanda

SEYCHELLES

R7: this higher value of the current definitive series shows a brightly hued White-lined Goatfish, native to local reefs; a clear cancel shows it was posted in Victoria, on the island of Mahe'

SENEGAL

790fr: the Paris-Dakar Race has appeared on many Senegalese stamp issues over the years, such as this one, from 2001

TUNISIA / Tunisie

390: this 1996 stamp celebrates 40 years of Tunisian independence.

MALAWI

K100: this recent wildlife issue features the Leopard, one of the "Big Five" mammals most sought after by tourists

MALI

150fr: this local landmarks issue shows the Sikasso Cathedral

GHANA

73p: this colorful issue shows a warrior and shield to commemorate the 24th UPU Congress in Kenya

KENYA

Sh. 30: this 2012 issue celebrates the 40th anniv. of the UN Environment Program, which is headquartered in Nairobi

CHAD / Tchad

250fr: this 1985 Christmas air mail issue shows a traditional adoration allegory

DJIBOUTI

Fr. 105: this local scenery issue shows monuments and the National Palace in the capital of Djibouti

ETHIOPIA

15C, 35C: This native fauna issue features the Honey Badger (top) and the Spotted Otter

CENTRAL AFRICAN Rep.

70fr overprinted on 300fr: this Scouting issue features local species; seen here is a Pied Kingfisher, a common bird along streams and riversides

MADAGASCAR

140fr: this local issue shows villagers harvesting crickets for local consumption, a common food source across the region