Highs and lows Lesotho has made the most of its landlocked location but some challenges remain for it to realise its full potential.
Garden of Eden The beauty of Seychelles has lured tourists who are keen to sample a unique piece of paradise.
In full bloom With its relative stability and a mixed economy that is attracting foreign investment, Kenya has the potential to become the powerhouse economy of East Africa.
Desert rose Namibia has embraced high-growth economic policies since independence, with wide-ranging success.
Giant potential Nigeria has the promise and the power to become the ‘colossus of the continent’ in the next decade.