The landmass of Africa is H.U.G.E. I don't think that most people realise just HOW BIG that is. Have a look at the graphic below!
Namibia could easily power the whole of europe using only 3% of their solar potential. (If you go and ask at their ministry, they actually say this.)
South Africa is the only country in the history of humankind to make a nuclear arsenal, then voluntarily dismantle them. Superpowers, take note.
The African continent is currently moving towards Europe at 2 Centimetres per annum, meaning it will squash the Mediterranean out of existence.
There are fewer people with Internet access in the entire continent of Africa than in New York City alone.