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It’s challenging to give an exact, definitive number for the total number of ports in Africa due to a few factors:
* Varying Definitions: What constitutes a “port” can range from major international shipping hubs to smaller fishing harbors and inland river ports.
* Data Collection: Comprehensive and consistently updated data across all African nations can be difficult to obtain.
* Informal Ports: Some smaller or informal landing sites might not be officially documented.
However, based on available information:
* Over 100 Ports and Harbours: One source indicates that Africa boasts a coastline of 26,000 kilometers dotted with over 100 ports and harbors.
* Significant Number: Other sources corroborate that there is a significant number of ports across the continent.
Key Considerations:
* Major Commercial Ports: Africa has numerous significant commercial ports that handle international trade. Some of the most prominent include:
* Tanger Med (Morocco)
* Port Said (Egypt)
* Port of Durban (South Africa)
* Port of Mombasa (Kenya)
* Lomé (Togo)
* Tema (Ghana)
* Port of Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
* Lagos (Nigeria) (Apapa and Lekki)
* Port of Djibouti (Djibouti)
* Dar es Salaam Port (Tanzania)
* Port of Cape Town (South Africa)
* Chinese Involvement: Notably, Chinese firms are reported to be involved in an estimated 78 ports across 32 African countries as builders, financiers, or operators. This highlights the extensive network of ports on the continent.
In conclusion, while the precise number is elusive, it’s safe to say that there are well over one hundred ports of varying sizes and functions located along Africa’s extensive coastline and inland waterways.

Video courtesy of CSOB

Video courtesy of CSOB