SIERRA LEONE

L600: the Gonolek is seen on this birds sheetlet. This savannah species is known for its loud cries, and can become bold, venturing near villages.

RWANDA

5fr: this large format art issue features Van Gogh's "Starry Night".

SENEGAL

240fr: this 1998 tourism issue shows the popular Palm Beach Hotel resort and celebrates a local travel agency

TOGO

120fr: this lovely children's art design was issued in 1988 and shows villagers and fishing canoes below a bright sun

RWANDA

40fr: The 100th anniv. of Audubon's birth is honored in this 1985 set; this painting shows Ruby-throated Hummingbirds hovering around trumpet flowers

SIERRA LEONE

This lovely sheetlet shows native birds, each valued at L600. Up close above is the Black-bellied Seedcracker, a widespread species in West Africa noted for polymorphic bill size which varies among different populations.

ZAMBIA / Zambie

K1000: Two lizards race in a local legend featured in this colorful issue

SWAZILAND

For the 5th anniv. of King Mswati's coronation, this issue shows the traditional Royal hunting party

SUDAN

75p: a traditional Kambala dance is featured on this cultural issue (before the country split last year)

LIBERIA

2c, 5c: Two local species of butterflies are shown on two lower values of this pre-war stamp series.

LIBERIA

15c: the Rufous-crowned (or Purple) Roller is shown on this pre-war large format issue; this is a widespread and colorful species of the savannah regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, with a range as far south as Namibia and the Transvaal

ZAIRE

10k: this large format issue from 1980 shows ornamental fish; seen here is the Yellow-faced Angelfish

SWAZILAND

E1: a youthful King Mswati is seen here in full regalia (including ostrich feathers), delivering his coronation speech

ZAMBIA / Zambie

K1: this large format former definitive shows the striking Lady Ross' Touraco, a conspicuous fruit eating bird

UGANDA / l'Ouganda

500/: this mid-value comes from the landscapes series, and shows a sunset in Gulu, northern Uganda near the border with S. Sudan

TUNISIA / Tunisie

250: the Red Cross-bill is a curious bird native to pine forests. Its bill is uniquely shapes to extract seeds from pine cones.

UGANDA / l'Ouganda

600/: the Nile River is a key waterway in East Africa, and this millenium issue shows various scenes of the river's importance to industry and wildlife

ZAIRE

20z: this was a high value of a set issued for the summer Olympics in Los Angeles, in 1984, and shows a soccer match

UGANDA / l'Ouganda

500/: this flora issue features the Water Hyacinth, a common and prodigious species of waterways around Lake Victoria

ZIMBABWE

$1.50: the migratory Peregrine Falcon is featured on this lovely stamp; it was issued for a meeting of CITES, which aims to protect endangered species globally.

ZAMBIA / Zambie

K1000: the top stamp features benefits to free trade in the region under COMESA

K600: this issue shows a map of associated states of COMESA, the trading bloc of southern African countries

TANZANIA / Tanzanie

400/-: Modern post office services are promoted on this recent issue

SOUTH AFRICA

B4: the Ostrich is featured on this stamp, which pays the rate for domestic large mailings

ZIMBABWE

Z rate: the Crested Barbet is shown on this local rate issue featuring birds

UGANDA / l'Ouganda

Sh. 1600: Impatiens spp. on Uganda's current flora definitive series

ZIMBABWE

21c: Odzani Falls is pictured on one of the first definitive sets issued after independence in 1980

ZIMBABWE

35c: the Pangolin is a popular species among hunters, and has a wide distribution in sub-Saharan African habitats; this issue dates from 1989

UGANDA / l'Ouganda

Sh. 2000: a pair of spitting cobras is featured on this high value of the reptile definitive series

ZAMBIA / Zambie

K2000: a high value from a definitive set featuring native sunbirds; this species is the Green-throated Sunbird

TUNISIA / Tunisie

200: White chrysanthemums are seen here, from a 2000 flora issue

BENIN

150fr: this 1997 series shows the history of ships; pictured here is a typical Greek merchant ship. This stamp was postmarked in Cotonou.

CAMEROON

250fr: this 1998 issue celebrates the participation of Cameroon's "Lions" soccer team in 4 World Cup matches

IVORY COAST / Cote d'Ivoire

250fr: this 1999 fauna issue shows a pair of buffaloes at the forest edge

ETHIOPIA / Ethiopie

1b: this lovely stained glass artwork is entitled "struggle of the African people" and dates from 1987

ANGOLA

30kw: this 2001 issue celebrates Africa Day, showing a colorful collage of modern and traditional cultural symbols

CAMEROON

100fr: this WWF issue from 1988 shows an adult Drill with an infant. This primate native to Cameroon, Nigeria and Equ. Guinea and highly endangered.

CENTRAL AFRICAN REP. / Rep. Centrafricaine

10fr: this flora issue shows hibiscus flowers, and was issued during the reign of "Emperor" Bokassa

BENIN

125fr: this 1991 issue shows the country's profile with its flag and celebrates its 31st anniv. of independence

BOTSWANA

35t: the Square-lipped Rhino is featured on this 1987 wildlife definitive, a rarely-seen value of a popular set