Flags of Africa

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This is a gallery of the various international, national and subnational flags of Africa.

A map of Africa with national flags, excluding dependent territories and partially recognized states

Supranational and international flags

An incomplete list of flags representing African international and supranational organisations.

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2017–presentFlag of the African Union [1]The flag of the African Union is a green flag with the dark green map of the African continent on a white sun, surrounded by a circle of 55 5-pointed gold stars.
Flag of the Alliance of Sahel States[2]A green flag with the AES seal in the center.
2008–presentFlag of the East African Community [3]The flag of the East African Community consists of uneven stripes of white, black, green, yellow, green, red, and white on a sky blue field, with the EAC emblem in the center.
Flag of the Economic Community of West African States[4]A white flag with the ECOWAS emblem in the center.
2013–presentFlag of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States [5]A flag of three diagonal bands of green, gold, and blue. In the center is the OACPS logo consisting of the letters "ACP" and three globes.
1992–presentFlag of the Southern African Development Community [6][7]A dark blue flag with the SADC logotype in yellow on a green roundel.
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Flags of African sovereign states

Most flags of African nations utilize at least three of the four Pan-African colours of green, yellow, red, and black.

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FlagDateUseDescription
1962–presentFlag of Algeria[8]
See also: List of Algerian flags
The flag consists of two equal vertical bars, green and white, charged in the center with a red star and crescent, a symbol of Islam as the nation's prominent faith.
1975–presentFlag of Angola[9]
See also: List of Angolan flags
A horizontal bicolour of red above black with a yellow emblem in the center consisted of a five-pointed star within a half gear wheel crossed by a machete (resembling the hammer and sickle used on the Soviet flag). As outlined in the Constitution of Angola, the red half of the flag signifies bloodshed – during Angola's colonial period, independence struggle, and in defense of the country. The black half symbolizes Africa. In the central emblem, the gear represents industrial workers and production, the machete represents peasantry, agricultural production and the armed struggle, and the star, shaped like the red star, symbolizes international solidarity and progress. The yellow color of the emblem symbolizes the country's wealth.
1959–1975
1990–present
Flag of Benin[10]
See also: List of Beninese flags
A green vertical band on the hoist side, and two horizontal bands of yellow and red on the fly side.

As stated in Benin's national anthem, the green of the flag represent the hope of a new democracy. The red represents the courage of the ancestors, and the yellow is for the treasures of the nation. On a continental level, the yellow, green, and red represented the Pan-Africanist movement.

1966–presentFlag of Botswana[11]
See also: List of Botswanan flags
The light blue represents water—specifically, in the form of rain, as it is a precious resource in Botswana. The blue also alludes to the motto featured on the coat of arms of Botswana—Pula, which means "Let there be rain" in Setswana —as well as life, which is sustained by water.

The black band with the white frame has two meanings. Firstly, they symbolise the harmony and cooperation between the people of different races who live in Botswana, as well as the racial diversity of the country. Furthermore, they represent the stripes of the zebra, the national animal of Botswana.

1984–presentFlag of Burkina Faso[12]The flag features a horizontal bicolour of red and green, with a centred yellow star.
1982–presentFlag of Burundi[13]
See also: List of Burundian flags
The white color of the saltire represents peace, green represents the nation's hopes placed on future development, and red symbolizes the suffering of the nation during its freedom struggle. The three stars in triangular configuration stand for the three ethnic groups of Burundi: the Hutu, the Twa and the Tutsi. The three stars also stand for the three elements of the national motto: Unité, Travail, Progrès ("Unity, Work, Progress"), which can be seen on the coat of arms of Burundi. They also represent the loyalty that the citizens of the nations have pledged to their God, king and country.
1975–presentFlag of Cameroon[14]
See also: List of Cameroonian flags
The flag features a vertical tricolour of green, red, and yellow, with a centred yellow star.
1992–presentFlag of Cabo Verde[15]The flag of Cabo Verde is blue, with three narrow horizontal stripes of white, red, and white in the lower half of the flag, and a circle of ten gold stars centered on the red stripe, shifted towards the hoist.
Flag of the Central African Republic1958–presentFlag of the Central African Republic[16]The flag features four horizontal bands of blue, white, green, and yellow, crossed in the middle by a vertical red band. There is also a yellow star in the upper hoist.
1959–presentFlag of Chad[17]The flag of Chad is a vertical tricolour consisting (hoist to fly) of a blue, a gold, and a red column. These were intended to be a combination of the colours of blue, white, and red as seen on the Flag of France with the Pan-African colours of green, yellow, and red as seen on the flag of Ethiopia.[18] Furthermore, the blue represents the sky and hope; the gold is the sun and desert, and the red signifies the bloodshed over independence.[19]
2001–presentFlag of the Comoros[20]
See also: List of Comorian flags
Four horizontal stripes of yellow, white, red, and blue (from top to bottom); with a green pile based on the hoist side charged with a white crescent and four five-pointed stars in a line between the points of the crescent.
2006–presentFlag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo[21]
See also: List of flags of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is sky blue with a red band edged in yellow running from its bottom inner corner to its upper outer corner. In the canton, there is a single large yellow star.
1959–1970
1991–present
Flag of the Republic of the Congo[22]The colours of the flag carry cultural, political, and regional meanings. The green symbolizes the agriculture and forests of the Congo, while the yellow represents the "friendship and nobility" of the Congolese people.[23][24] However, the symbolism behind the red was left unexplained.[23] From a continental viewpoint, the green, yellow, and red are the colours of the Pan-Africanist movement.[25]
1977–presentFlag of Djibouti[26]
See also: List of Djibouti flags
The flag of Djibouti is bisected horizontally between sky blue and green, with a white triangle containing a red star emerging from the hoist.
1984–presentFlag of Egypt[27]
See also: List of Egyptian flags
Three even horizontal stripes of red, white, and black, with the coat of arms of Egypt in the center.
1979–presentFlag of Equatorial Guinea[28]
See also: List of flags of Equatorial Guinea
Three even horizontal stripes of green, white, and red. A blue obtuse isosceles triangle points from the hoist. In the center of the flag is the coat of arms of Equatorial Guinea.
1995–presentFlag of Eritrea[29]
See also: List of Eritrean flags
A red triangle charged with an olive branch and wreath extends along the length of the flag, with a green section above and a blue section below.
1968–presentFlag of Eswatini[30]The flag of Eswatini consists of a blue background through which runs a red Spanish fess edged in yellow. On the fess is a black and white shield, two spears, and a staff.
2009–presentFlag of Ethiopia[31]
See also: List of Ethiopian flags
The Ethiopian flag consists of three even horizontal stripes of green, yellow, and red, overlaid on which is the emblem of Ethiopia.
1960–presentFlag of GabonA horizontal tricolour of green, yellow, and blue. The yellow alludes to the equator — which cuts across the country — and also symbolizes the sun.[32] The green epitomizes the natural resources of Gabon.[25][32] The blue represents the sea,[25][32] specifically the South Atlantic Ocean.[23]
1965–presentFlag of The Gambia
See also: List of Gambian flags
Three horizontal red, blue, and green bands separated by two thin white stripes. The blue alludes to the Gambia River, which is the nation's key geographical feature and from which the country derives its name.[23] The red evokes the sun – given the Gambia's close proximity to the equator[23] – as well as the savanna,[33][34] while the thin white stripes represent "unity and peace".[23][34] The green epitomizes the forest[33] and the agricultural goods that the Gambian people are heavily dependent on, both for exports and their personal use.[23]
1957–1958
1963–1964
1966–present
Flag of Ghana[35]
See also: List of Ghanaian flags
The Ghanaian flag consists of three even horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and green, with a single black star in the center.
1958–presentFlag of Guinea [36]The flag features a simple vertical tricolour of red, yellow, and green.
1973–presentFlag of Guinea-Bissau[37]The flag of Guinea-Bissau consists of a vertical red stripe on the hoist side charged with a black five-pointed star and two horizontal yellow and green stripes on the fly side.

The flag's design is taken from the flag of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, while the Pan-African colours of yellow, green, red, and black are taken from the flag of Ghana.

1959–presentFlag of Ivory Coast[38]The flag is a vertical tricolour of orange, white, and green.
1963–presentFlag of Kenya[39][40]
See also: List of flags of Kenya
The flag of Kenya consists of three stripes of black, red, and green, separated by thinner white stripes. In the center is a red Maasai shield over two crossed spears.
2006–presentFlag of Lesotho [41]Three horizontal stripes of blue, white, and green, with a black mokorotlo in the center.
1847–presentFlag of Liberia [42]The flag of Liberia consists of eleven horizontal stripes of red and white, with a square blue canton containing a white star. The flag is intentionally visually similar to the flag of the United States, in reference to Liberia's settlement by the African-American freedmen in the early 19th Century.[43]
1951–1969
2011–present
Flag of Libya[44]
See also: List of Libyan flags
A black Spanish fess with red above and green below, bearing in its center a white crescent and five-pointed star.
1958–presentFlag of Madagascar [45]Bisected horizontally between red and green, with a white bar on the hoist of the flag.
1964–2010
2012–present
Flag of Malawi [46]The Malawian flag consists of three horizontal stripes of black, red, and green. Within the black stripe is a red sunrise.
1961–presentFlag of Mali [47]The flag is a simple vertical tricolour of green, yellow, and red.
2017–presentFlag of Mauritania[48]
See also: List of Mauritanian flags
On a field of red, a wide green horizontal stripe, bearing a yellow crescent and five-pointed star.
1968–presentFlag of Mauritius[49]
See also: List of Mauritian flags

The flag of Mauritius consists of red, blue, yellow, and green bands. Red represents the struggle for freedom and independence. Blue represents the Indian Ocean, in which Mauritius is situated. Yellow represents the new light of independence. Green represents the agriculture of Mauritius and its colour throughout the 12 months of the year. The flag was designed by Gurudutt Moher whose contribution was recognised posthumously in March 2018 in the form of the national title Member of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (MSK). Moher, who was a retired school teacher, died of a heart attack on 7 October 2017, at the age of 93.[50]

1915–presentFlag of Morocco[51]
See also: List of Moroccan flags
The flag of Morocco is red with a dark green pentagram in its center.
1983–presentFlag of Mozambique [52]The Mozambican flag consists of three horizontal stripes of green, black, and yellow, separated by thin white stripes. Pointing outward from the hoist is a red isosceles triangle, containing a yellow star, superimposed on which are a crossed gun and hoe over an open book. The red colour of the triangle represents the blood shed during the struggle for liberation. The black stands for the African continent, green for agriculture, yellow for mineral wealth, and white for peace. The book, hoe, and gun represent education, agriculture, and defense, respectively.[53] The gold star symbolises internationalism, as well as socialism.[54]
1990–presentFlag of Namibia[55][56]
See also: List of Namibian flags
A red band edged in white cuts diagonally through the flag, dividing it into two triangular halves: the upper, blue with a yellow sun; the lower, green.
1959–presentFlag of Niger[57][58]Three horizontal stripes of orange, white, and green. In the center is a solid orange circle, which is similar to the flag of India's blue wheel.
1960–presentFlag of Nigeria[59]
See also: List of Nigerian flags
The Nigerian flag consists of three vertical stripes. The outermost two are green, and the center stripe is white.
2001–presentFlag of Rwanda[60]
See also: List of Rwandan flags
The upper half of the Rwandan flag is sky blue and features a yellow sun in its upper fly (outer) corner. The lower half is divided horizontally into yellow and green.
Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe1975–presentFlag of São Tomé and Príncipe [61]The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe is green, with a yellow stripe running horizontally through its center, which stripe bears two black stars. A red triangle protrudes from the hoist, pointing to the flag's center.
1960–presentFlag of Senegal[62]The Senegalese flag is a vertical tricolour of green, yellow, and red, with a green star in the center stripe.
1996–presentFlag of Seychelles [63][64]The flag of Seychelles consists of five rays emanating from the lower hoist corner; from upper hoist to lower fly they are blue, yellow, red, white, and green.
1961–presentFlag of Sierra Leone[65]
See also: List of Sierra Leone flags
A horizontal tricolour of green, white, and blue.
1954–presentFlag of Somalia[66]
See also: List of Somali flags
The flag of Somalia is sky blue, and features a white five-pointed star in its center.
1994–presentFlag of South Africa[67][68]
See also: List of South African flags
The South African flag features a green pall, fimbriated yellow on its hoist (inner) edge and white on its upper and lower edges. The area inwards of the pall is black, while the area above is chili red and the region below is blue.
2023–presentFlag of South Sudan[69]
See also: List of South Sudanese flags
The flag of South Sudan consists of three horizontal stripes of black, red, and green, separated from one another by thin white stripes. From the hoist protrudes a sky-blue equilateral triangle bearing in its center a yellow five-pointed star.
1970–presentFlag of Sudan[70]
See also: List of Sudanese flags
The Sudanese flag is a horizontal tricolour of red, white, and black, with a green triangle pointing outwards from the hoist.
1964–presentFlag of Tanzania[71]
See also: List of Tanzanian flags
The flag of Tanzania is divided diagonally in two by a black band edged in gold. The upper region of the flag is green, while the lower is sky blue. The flag’s black central diagonal band represents the Swahili and African people, the yellow fimbriations symbolize Tanzania’s mineral wealth, the upper green triangle stands for vegetation and agriculture, and the lower light-blue triangle reflects the Indian Ocean coastline along with the nation’s lakes and rivers. [72]
1960–presentFlag of Togo[73]
See also: List of Togolese flags
The Togolese flag consists of five alternating horizontal stripes of green and gold, with a square red canton containing a white five-pointed star.
1827–presentFlag of Tunisia[74]
See also: List of Tunisian flags
The flag of Tunisia is red, with a white disk in its center. Inside of the disk is a red crescent enveloping a red five-pointed star.
1962–presentFlag of Uganda[75]
See also: List of Ugandan flags
The flag of Uganda consists of six alternating horizontal stripes of black, gold, and red. In its center is a white disk containing a grey crowned crane.
1964–presentFlag of Zambia [76]The Zambian flag is green, with its lower fly (outer) section divided vertically into red, black, and orange stripes, and above which section is an orange African fish eagle.
1980–presentFlag of Zimbabwe[77]
See also: List of Zimbabwean flags
The flag of Zimbabwe consists of horizontal stripes of green, yellow, red, black, red, yellow, and green again. From its hoist emerges a white triangle edged in black containing the Zimbabwe Bird on a red star.
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Disputed or partially recognised states

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1996–presentFlag of Somaliland SomaliaThe flag of Somaliland consists of a horizontal tricolour of green, white, and red, with the black star of Africa located in the centre. On the green stripe, there is the Shahada in white Thuluth script. The flag's colours are taken from the flag of the Somali National Movement.
1975–presentFlag of Western Sahara Morocco (occupied lands)
Mauritania (occupied city of La Agüera)
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (the Free Zone/Liberated Territories)
The flag of Western Sahara consists of a horizontal tricolor of black, white, and green charged with a red star and crescent in the center stripe and a red chevron at the hoist.
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Flags of regions of European countries in Africa

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1982– Flag of the Canary Islands Spain (autonomous community) A vertical tricolour of white, blue, and yellow, with the coat of arms of the Canary Islands in the central band.
Flag of Ceuta Spain (autonomous city)
1978–present Flag of Madeira Portugal (autonomous region)
1982–presentFlag of Mayotte[78]France (overseas department)A white flag with the coat of arms of Mayotte in the center. The national flag of France is used for official purposes.
1995–presentFlag of MelillaSpain (autonomous city)
2003–presentFlag of Réunion[79]France (overseas department)The national flag of France is used for official purposes. A regional flag, known as Lö Mahavéli, has no official status but is flown from many public buildings and is widely considered a primary symbol of the island.
1984–
2013–
2002–
Flags of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha [80] United Kingdom (overseas territory) The overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha does not have a flag of its own, using the Union Jack. However, each administrative division of the territory has an official flag—a Blue Ensign charged with the respective territory's coat of arms.
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Flags of African subdivisions

Comoros

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2012–presentFlag of Anjouan[81]Four stars inside a crescent centered on a red field.
2002–presentFlag of Grande Comore[82][83]Four stars inside a crescent in the hoist of a blue field.
2003–presentFlag of Mohéli[84]A red star on a yellow field.
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Egypt

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FlagDateUseDescription
2014 – presentFlag of the Alexandria Governorate
2016 – presentFlag of the Aswan Governorate
2016 – presentFlag of the Asyut Governorate
2010 –Flag of the Beheira Governorate
2016 –Flag of the Beni Suef Governorate
2007 –Flag of the Cairo Governorate
2006 –Flag of the Dakahlia Governorate
Flag of the Damietta Governorate
2011 –Flag of the Faiyum Governorate
2010 –Flag of the Gharbia Governorate
2016 –Flag of the Giza Governorate
UnknownFlag of the Ismailia Governorate
2010 – UnknownFlag of the Kafr El Sheikh Governorate
2007 – UnknownFlag of the Luxor Governorate
2016 – UnknownFlag of the Matrouh Governorate
UnknownFlag of the Minya Governorate
UnknownFlag of the Monufia Governorate
2016 – UnknownFlag of the New Valley Governorate
2016 – UnknownFlag of the North Sinai Governorate
2011 – UnknownFlag of the Port Said Governorate
UnknownFlag of the Qalyubiyya Governorate
2016 – UnknownFlag of the Qena Governorate
2006 – UnknownFlag of the Red Sea Governorate
2010 – UnknownFlag of the Sharqia Governorate
UnknownFlag of the Sohag GovernorateA green flag depicting Menes inside a cartouche, wearing the double crown of Egypt.[85]
UnknownFlag of the South Sinai Governorate
2006 – UnknownFlag of the Suez Governorate
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Ethiopia

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Flag of the Afar Region
Flag of the Amhara RegionThe flag of the Amhara Region consists of a yellow field with a red parallelogram with a yellow star in the center of the flag.
Flag of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region
Flag of the Gambela Region
Flag of the Harari Region
Flag of the Oromia Region
Flag of the Sidama Region
Flag of the Somali Region
–2023Flag of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region
Flag of the South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region
Flag of the Tigray RegionThe flag of the Tigray Region consists of a red field with a yellow triangle in the hoist of the flag. In the fly of the flag, a yellow star is seen pointing towards the fly.
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Kenya

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2014–Flag of Baringo County[86]The flag of Baringo County consists of three horizontal stripes, from top to bottom green, gold and brown, separated by thin white stripes. In the center of the flag is a light blue shield over two crossed spears, which shield contains a map of the county and a geyser.
2014–Flag of Bomet County[87]The flag of Bomet County consists of three diagonal stripes of light blue, white, and green, with thin green and blue strips along the inside edges of the white. In the center is a red ring inscribed with the words "BOMET COUNTY" in white, surmounted by five gold stars, inside which ring is a map of the county, featuring the same striped pattern as the ground of the flag.
2015–Flag of Bungoma County[88]The flag of Bungoma County consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, red, and black, separated by thin white stripes, with a green triangle on the hoist side containing the coat of arms of Bungoma County surrounded by nine white five-pointed stars.
2013–Flag of Busia County[89]The flag of Busia County consists of three horizontal stripes of green, white, and blue, with a black gate in the center stripe.
2014–Flag of Elgeyo Marakwet County[90][91]Three horizontal stripes of roan, white, and dark green, charged with the coat of arms of Elgeyo Marakwet County in the center.
2015–Flag of Embu County[92][93]Two trapezoids, green above gold, separated by a narrow white stripe, with the county logo in the fly.
2014–Flag of Garissa County[94][95]Seven horizontal stripes of blue and yellow, with a red isosceles trapezoid in the hoist containing a Hirola encircled by a blue ring inscribed with the words "GARISSA COUNTY" and "HOME OF THE HIROLA".
2016–Flag of Homa Bay County[96]Three horizontal stripes of orange, blue, and green, charged with the coat of arms of Homa Bay County in the center.
2015–Flag of Isiolo County[97]The flag of Isiolo County is divided horizontally in two sections of green and gold, with a white triangle in the hoist containing the county's coat of arms.
2018–Flag of Kajiado County[98]The upper portion of the flag is blue, and the lower portion is green. Separating them is a band of red and blue in a traditional pattern, fimbriated in white. In the center of the flag is the coat of arms of Kajiado County (minus its supporters and motto).
2015–Flag of Kakamega County[99]The flag of Kakamega County consists of horizontal stripes of green, white, and brown, separated by thin black strips, and features the county's coat of arms (minus its supporters, compartment, and motto) in its center.
2016–Flag of Kericho County[100]The flag of Kericho County is green, and through its center runs a horizontal yellow band fimbriated white. On top of the band is a yellow shield containing a tea bud, superimposed on two crossed spears, underneath which shield is a golden scroll bearing the inscription "COUNTY GOVERNMENT KERICHO."
2019–Flag of Kiambu County[101]The flag of Kiambu County consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and green.Through the central white stripe run two thin blue strips. In the center of the flag is the shield of the Kiambu County coat of arms: a red circle containing a white hand holding a bulltail whisk, surrounded by a ring of twelve white beads.
2014–Flag of Kilifi County[102]Three horizontal stripes of gold, green, and blue, separated by thin white stripes, charged with the coat of arms of Kilifi County (minus its supporters, patterned fabric border, and motto) in the center.
Flag of Kirinyaga County[103]The flag of Kirinyaga County is green with a gold horizontal band fimbriated white. In the center is the county's coat of arms, featuring Mount Kenya and agricultural symbols.
2015–Flag of Kisii County[104]

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Three horizontal stripes of blue, white, and green, with a roundel similar to both the public seal and coat of arms of Kisii County in the center.
Flag of Kisumu County[107]The flag is blue, with uneven horizontal stripes of black, white, and green on its upper and lower edges. In the center of the flag is the emblem of Kisumu County.
Flag of Kitui County[108]The flag of Kitui County consists of three horizontal stripes of black, beige, and green, fimbriated white. In the hoist of the flag is a blue triangle, similarly fimbriated, in whose center is the county coat of arms on a white roundel.
2016–Flag of Kwale County[109]Three horizontal stripes of black, white, and red, fimbriated blue. In the center of the flag is the coat of arms of Kwale County.
Flag of Laikipia County[110]The coat of arms of Laikipia County superimposed on a white map of the county on a green field.
2014–Flag of Lamu County[111]The flag of Lamu County consists of three horizontal stripes of maroon, white, and blue. In the center is the coat of arms of Lamu County, featuring a traditional dhow and two fish supporters.
2016–Flag of Machakos County[112]Five even horizontal stripes of black, blue, yellow, red, and green, with the coat of arms of Machakos County on a white roundel.
Flag of Makueni CountyThe flag of Makueni County consists of horizontal stripes of green, white, and red, with the county's coat of arms in the center.
2021–Flag of Mandera County[113]The flag of Mandera County is red. In its hoist (left) side is a triangle in the striped pattern of the Kenyan national flag: black, red, and green, fimbriated white. In the fly of the flag is a large white outline of a star, surrounded by eight smaller white stars.
2014–Flag of Marsabit County[114]The flag of Marsabit County is green, and through its center runs a horizontal white stripe edged in blue, superimposed on which stripe is the seal of Marsabit County (minus the text "THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MARSABIT").
2016–Flag of Meru County[115]The lower portion of the flag is green, with a river running through its center. The upper portion of the flag is orange, and features three mountain peaks, from which radiate nine rays of light.
2017–Flag of Migori County[116]The flag is green, and in its center is a white ring with eight gold stars. Within the ring are two clasped hands.
2013–Flag of Mombasa County[117][118]The field is light blue, with the coat of arms of Mombasa County on a white Canadian pale.
2014–Flag of Murang'a County[119]The flag is divided into three horizontal stripes of black, gold, and green, separated by thin white stripes. In the center of the flag is the coat of arms of Murang'a County, with its inscription "Growing Together" changed from black to white.
2013–Flag of Nairobi County[120]The flag is dark green, and a yellow triangle edged in white stretches from the hoist to the fly end. Inside of the triangle is the shield of the coat of arms of Nairobi County, under which shield is a gold ribbon bearing the inscription "Ushauri kwa Uaminifu." In the upper fly (right) corner of the flag is a golden lion rampant.
2016–Flag of Nakuru County[121]The flag of Nakuru County consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, brown, and green, fimbriated white. In the center of the flag is a white oval containing two flamingoes.
2014–Flag of Nandi County[122]The flag of Nandi County features a green field with a gold horizontal band through the center, fimbriated white. In the center is the county's coat of arms, which includes a shield, spears, and a bull's head.
Flag of Narok CountyThe flag of Narok County consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and green, with the county's coat of arms in the center.
2016–Flag of Nyamira County[123]Eleven horizontal stripes of red and white, with a green triangle in the hoist containing a yellow roundel with a banana tree and a dove.
2014–Flag of Nyandarua County[124]The flag is green and contains the coat of arms of Nyandarua County in the center. In the corners are four semicircular regions featuring stripes of white, blue, and black, representing the county's diverse landscape and water resources.
2020–Flag of Nyeri County[125]The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, green, and brown, fimbriated in white. In the center of the flag, on a white roundel with a green margin, is the coat of arms of Nyeri County with the words "COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF NYERI" above the arms and five blue stars below.
2015–Flag of Samburu County[126]The flag of Samburu County is divided in two sections by a horizontal white stripe one seventh the flag's total height running horizontally through the center. The portion above the stripe is blue, while the portion below is red. In the center of the flag is the county's coat of arms with its oryx and lion supporters replaced with a Samburu warrior and lady in traditional attire.
Flag of Siaya CountyThe flag of Siaya County consists of three horizontal stripes of green, white, and blue, with the county's coat of arms in the center.
2013–Flag of Taita Taveta County[127][128]The flag of Taita Taveta County is bisected diagonally by a thin white stripe, the upper portion orange and the lower green. In the center of the flag is the sun, upon which is a shield bearing a "flower of unity", and two elephants raising their trunks to form an "A" between "two letter T's" (Taita And Taveta).
2015–Flag of Tana River County[129]The coat of arms of Tana River is charged upon a white gussetlike shape. The ground is red above the gusset and green below.
Flag of Tharaka Nithi CountyThe flag of Tharaka Nithi County consists of three horizontal stripes of green, white, and brown, with the county's coat of arms in the center.
2014–Flag of Trans-Nzoia County[130]The flag of Trans Nzoia County consists of three horizontal stripes of light blue, gold, and green, separated by thin white stripes. In the center of the flag is the coat of arms of Trans Nzoia County, featuring two Sitatunga antelopes as supporters.
Flag of Turkana County[131][132]The Flag of Turkana County is bisected horizontally into blue and brown, with the county emblem in the center in white. In the bottom-fly corner is a green band fimbriated white.
Flag of Uasin Gishu County[133]The flag of Uasin Gishu County is a horizontal tricolour of green, white, and gold, with the county's coat of arms in the center.
2014–Flag of Vihiga County[134]The flag of Vihiga County is bright green with a gold chevron containing a brown pile, both fimbriated white.
2014–Flag of Wajir County[135]The flag of Wajir County has a white Spanish fess, with brown above and green below, fimbriated gold, with a gold crescent in its center.
Flag of West Pokot County[136]The flag of West Pokot County is a vertical triband of green, white, and green. In the center stripe is the county's coat of arms. The green stripes each contain a gold pile.
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Liberia

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FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Bomi County
Flag of Bong County
Flag of Gbarpolu County
Flag of Grand Bassa County
Flag of Grand Cape Mount County
Flag of Grand Gedeh County
Flag of Grand Kru County
Flag of Lofa County
Flag of Margibi County
Flag of Maryland County
Flag of Montserrado County
Flag of Nimba County
Flag of Rivercess County
Flag of River Gee County
Flag of Sinoe County
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Mauritius

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Flag of Rodrigues[citation needed]The coat of arms of Rodrigues on a white field, surrounded by a border of red, blue, yellow, and green, reminiscent of the national flag of Mauritius.
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Nigeria

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Flag of Akwa Ibom State
Flag of Anambra State
Flag of Bayelsa State
Flag of Cross River StateThe flag of Cross River State is a blue field with a white stripe, also an equally horizontal bicolor triband.
Flag of Gombe State
Flag of Imo State
Flag of Kano State
Flag of Katsina StateThe flag of Katsina State consists of a white field. In the top-left corner is written the word "KATSINA".
Flag of Osun State
Flag of Oyo State
Flag of Sokoto State
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São Tome and Príncipe

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FlagDateUseDescription
2011–presentFlag of the Autonomous Region of Príncipe
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Somalia

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FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Banaadir
2015–presentFlag of Galmudug
Flag of Hirshabelle
2013–presentFlag of Jubaland
2009–presentFlag of Puntland
Flag of South West
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South Africa

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FlagDateUseDescription
1996–presentFlag of Mpumalanga
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Tanzania

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FlagDateUseDescription
2005–presentFlag of Zanzibar
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Flags of African cities

Flags of cities with over 1 million inhabitants.

Ethnic flags

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FlagDateUseDescription
 Afrikaner flag
 Basters flag
 Batwa flag
 Bemba flag
1998–presentBerber flag
 Bubi flag
 Ewe flag
 Kanuri flag
 Lozi flag
 Maasai flag
1997–presentMerina flag
1920–presentPan-African flag
 Tiv flag
Unknown–presentYoruba flag
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Historical flags

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FlagDateUseDescription
2012–2013Flag of Azawad
1975–1990Flag of the People's Republic of Benin
1967Flag of the Republic of Benin
1967–1970Flag of the Republic of Biafra
1962–1966Flag of the Kingdom of Burundi
1966Flag of the Republic of Burundi
1966–1967Flag of the Republic of Burundi
1967–1982Flag of the Republic of Burundi
1922–1961Flag of British Cameroon
1957–1961Flag of Cameroon
1961–1975Flag of Cameroon
1876–1910Flag of the Cape Colony
1975–1992Flag of Cape Verde
1963–1975Flag of the Comoros
1975–1978Flag of the Comoros
1978–1992Flag of the Comoros
1992–1996Flag of the Comoros
1996–2001Flag of the Comoros
1885–1960Flag of the Congo Free State / the Belgian Congo
1960–1963Flag of Congo-Léopoldville
1963–1966Flag of Congo-Léopoldville / the Democratic Republic of the Congo
1966–1971Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
1997–2003Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
2003–2006Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
1970–1991Flag of the People's Republic of the Congo
1949–1951Flag of the Emirate of Cyrenaica
1922–1958Flag of Egypt
1972–1984Flag of Egypt
1968–1973Flag of Equatorial Guinea
1973–1979Flag of Equatorial Guinea
1952–1962Flag of Eritrea
1993–1995Flag of Eritrea
1897–1914Flag of Ethiopia
1914–1936, 1941–1974Flag of Ethiopia
1974–1975Flag of Ethiopia
1975–1987Flag of Ethiopia
1987–1991Flag of Ethiopia
1991–1996Flag of Ethiopia
1996–2009Flag of Ethiopia
1958–1959Flag of French Sudan
1959–1960Flag of Gabon
1889–1965Flag of The Gambia
1964–1966Flag of Ghana
1877–1957Flag of the Gold Coast
1960–1963Flag of the State of Katanga
1895–1921Flag of Kenya
1921–1963Flag of Kenya
1886–1906Flag of the Lagos Colony
1966–1987Flag of Lesotho
1987–2006Flag of Lesotho
1827–1847Flag of the Colony of Liberia / the Commonwealth of Liberia
1969–1972Flag of Libya
1972–1977Flag of Libya
1977–2011Flag of Libya
1885–1896Flag of the Malagasy Protectorate
2010–2012Flag of Malawi
1959–1961Flag of Mali
1854–1857Flag of the Republic of Maryland
1959–2017Flag of Mauritania
1869–1906Flag of Mauritius
1906–1923Flag of Mauritius
1923–1968Flag of Mauritius
1974–1975Flag of Mozambique
1975–1983Flag of Mozambique
1983Flag of Mozambique
1839–1843Flag of the Natalia Republic
1884–1888Flag of the Nieuwe Republiek
1900–1914Flag of the Northern Nigeria Protectorate
1900–1914Flag of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate
1914–1953Flag of Nigeria
1953–1960Flag of Nigeria
1914–1919Flag of Nyasaland
1919–1925Flag of Nyasaland
1925–1964Flag of Nyasaland
1857–1902Flag of the Orange Free State
1904–1910Flag of the Orange River Colony
1939–1964Flag of Northern Rhodesia
1924–1964Flag of Southern Rhodesia
1964–1968Flag of Southern Rhodesia / Rhodesia
1968–1979Flag of Rhodesia
1979Flag of Zimbabwe Rhodesia
1921–1926Flag of the Republic of the Rif
1961Flag of Rwanda
1961–2001Flag of Rwanda
1874–1984Flag of Saint Helena
1958–1959Flag of Senegal
1903–1961Flag of the Seychelles
1961–1976Flag of the Seychelles
1976–1977Flag of the Seychelles
1977–1996Flag of the Seychelles
1889–1916Flag of Sierra Leone
1916–1961Flag of Sierra Leone
1903–1950Flag of British Somaliland
1950–1953Flag of British Somaliland
1953–1960Flag of British Somaliland
Flag of the Spanish Sahara
1960Flag of the State of Somaliland
1991–1996Flag of the Republic of Somaliland
1857–1874, 1875–1877, 1881–1902Flag of the South African Republic
1874–1875Flag of the South African Republic
1910–1912Flag of the Union of South Africa
1912–1928Flag of the Union of South Africa
1928–1982Flag of the Union of South Africa / the Republic of South Africa
1982–1994Flag of the Republic of South Africa
1960–1962Flag of South Kasai
2011–2023Flag of South Sudan
1883Flag of Stellaland
1883–1885Flag of Stellaland
1955Flag of Sudan
1956–1970Flag of Sudan
1890–1894Flag of Swaziland
1894–1902Flag of Swaziland
1968–2011Flag of Swaziland
1923–1961Flag of Tanganyika Territory
1961–1964Flag of Tanganyika
1957–1958Flag of Togo
1958–1960Flag of Togo
1914–1962Flag of Uganda
1962Flag of Uganda
1959–1984Flag of Upper Volta
1971–1997Flag of Zaire
1964–1996Flag of Zambia
1963–1964Flag of the Sultanate of Zanzibar
1964Flag of the People's Republic of Zanzibar
1964Flag of the People's Republic of Zanzibar
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Supranational and international flags

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FlagDateUseDescription
1961–1985Flag of the African and Malagasy Union
2010–2011Flag of the African Union
1967–1977Flag of the East African Community
2003–2008Flag of the East African Community
1975–2013Flag of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States
1970–2002, 2004–2010Flag of the Organisation of African Unity / the African Union
1980–1992Flag of the Southern African Development Coordination Conference
1958–1961Flag of the Union of African States
1961–1963Flag of the Union of African States
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