Africa ccTLD Domains You Should Know About

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Let’s talk about ccTLDs in Africa. You know, those country code top-level domains that are supposed to tell you exactly where a website is from. But in reality, they’re more than just digital flags. They’re tools, assets, sometimes even traps or opportunities for those who understand the game. And let’s be honest—if you’re not paying attention, you could be missing some serious chances or, worse, falling into traps set by domain squatters or bad registrars. I’ve seen it all, and I’m here to share what I’ve learned about the full list of ccTLD domains in Africa.

First, the list

And no, I’m not gonna just list random TLDs. I’ve organized them into a table so you can see which ones are active, which ones are popular, and which ones you might want to keep an eye on. Why? Because knowing where to focus your efforts makes all the difference.

Country	ccTLD	Status	Notes
Algeria	.dz	Active	Popular locally, good for regional branding
Angola	.ao	Active	Growing, especially in tech startups
Benin	.bj	Active	Not as crowded, good for niche markets
Botswana	.bw	Active	Still underused, opportunity for early movers
Burkina Faso	.bf	Active	Limited presence, potential for growth
Burundi	.bi	Active	Small market, but potential for local eCommerce
Cabo Verde	.cv	Active	Niche, but growing in tourism
Cameroon	.cm	Active	Competitive, but still open for local branding
Central African Republic	.cf	Active	Niche, limited international use
Chad	.td	Active	Less developed, but a good playground for local startups
Comoros	.km	Active	Tiny market, less crowded
Congo (Brazzaville)	.cg	Active	Good for regional projects
Congo (Kinshasa)	.cd	Active	Large population, but domain registration slow
Djibouti	.dj	Active	Small but strategic, especially for logistics or trading
Egypt	.eg	Active	Huge market, very competitive
Equatorial Guinea	.gq	Active	Not overused, opportunity for niche sites
Eritrea	.er	Active	Limited international presence
Eswatini	.sz	Active	Small, but growing in local business
Ethiopia	.et	Active	Rapidly expanding, high potential
Gabon	.ga	Active	Niche, but growing in regional business
Gambia	.gm	Active	Small market, but niche opportunities
Ghana	.gh	Active	Strong growth, lots of potential
Guinea	.gn	Active	Small, but there for the taking
Guinea-Bissau	.gw	Active	Very niche, limited international use
Ivory Coast	.ci	Active	Growing, especially in eCommerce
Kenya	.ke	Active	Big player in Africa, lots of activity
Lesotho	.ls	Active	Small, but steady
Liberia	.lr	Active	Niche, with potential for local business
Libya	.ly	Active	Underused, but with a big market
Madagascar	.mg	Active	Growing economy, good for regional branding
Malawi	.mw	Active	Small, but active in local markets
Mali	.ml	Active	Less crowded, opportunity for local brands
Mauritania	.mr	Active	Limited international presence
Mauritius	.mu	Active	Niche, especially in tourism and finance
Morocco	.ma	Active	Very active, good for regional outreach
Mozambique	.mz	Active	Growing economy, opportunities for startups
Namibia	.na	Active	Stable, good for regional projects
Niger	.ne	Active	Limited use, but potential for early adoption
Nigeria	.ng	Active	Largest economy, huge activity, lots of squatters
Rwanda	.rw	Active	Rising star for startups and tech
São Tomé and Príncipe	.st	Active	Small market, niche focus
Senegal	.sn	Active	Growing, especially in tech and tourism
Seychelles	.sc	Active	Niche, mainly for tourism
Sierra Leone	.sl	Active	Small, but active in local markets
Somalia	.so	Active	Limited international use, risky but potential
South Africa	.za	Active	Biggest in the continent, very competitive
South Sudan	.ss	Active	Small, emerging, lots of room for growth
Sudan	.sd	Active	Underused, potential for local expansion
Tanzania	.tz	Active	Growing, especially for regional projects
Togo	.tg	Active	Niche, not overused
Tunisia	.tn	Active	Stable, active in regional markets
Uganda	.ug	Active	Growing, lots of potential for startups
Zambia	.zm	Active	Active, especially in mining and agriculture
Zimbabwe	.zw	Active	Not overused, good for regional branding

And let’s pause here for a moment. You see, in Africa, the ccTLDs aren’t just country flags. They’re assets. Some are crowded, some are wide open. The key is knowing which ones suit your goals.

Why don’t we ask ourselves if we really understand the landscape? Many ignore the fact that some ccTLDs carry restrictions, or worse, are just used as parking zones for squatters. Others are ripe for branding, for local businesses trying to go online without jumping into the global pool just yet.

By the way, they also say that some of these TLDs are little more than digital ghost towns. But I think maybe it’s a matter of timing. Some markets are just awakening, and the domains are waiting for someone smart enough to grab them early.
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The Takeaway

Know your target. If you’re planning to expand in Africa or just want to secure some assets, look at the local ccTLDs with active registries and growing markets. You might find a hidden gem or avoid a landmine.

What do you think? Are ccTLDs in Africa just a regional thing, or are they the next move for global players? Drop your comments, share your experiences. And hey, keep an eye out—these domains might just be your next opportunity or your next headache. Read more, learn more, stay sharp.

Silas "Glich" Vance

My name is Silas, "Glicht" for my friends, they gave it to me and I don't dislike it either, I'm a bit contrary to everyone and I'm on the computer all day, it makes sense haha
I'm looking for expired domains to find opportunities and also for new domains that are being added. I have tried many hostings and servers, I also have my own. I like to share news about this world, domains, hostings, web tools... In general everything about development, webs and companies in the sector.