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Africa – Emergency Numbers Directory (A–Z)

Fast, calm, quick-access emergency number guidance across Africa — organised in an A–Z directory so you can find the right country quickly.

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A–Z Emergency Numbers Directory (Africa)

This directory will be expanded country-by-country. For now, each country tile includes “Emergency number: local” as a guide, and we’ll fill in exact numbers as we build.

Algeria

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Angola

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Benin

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Botswana

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Cameroon

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Central African Republic

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Djibouti

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Egypt

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Ethiopia

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Gabon

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Ghana

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Kenya

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Morocco

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Nigeria

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

South Africa

Emergency: Local number Police / Ambulance / Fire

Calm Corner (30–60 seconds)

  • Grounding: Name 5 things you can see, 4 you can feel, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste.
  • Breathing: In for 4… hold for 2… out for 6 (repeat 3 times).
  • Reminder: You don’t have to do everything. One next step is enough.
Note: This page is for general guidance and quick navigation only. It does not replace professional medical advice. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department.