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