Internships in Africa
Africa is the the world’s second largest continent, both by land area and population size. A region that is as historically and culturally rich as it is infinitely complex and diverse, Africa remains a land enshrouded by mystery to most who have never travelled there. To intern abroad in Africa is to take a leap of faith into one of the world’s most critical developing regions; a leap that will likely pay off big time as you come to discover a new home away from home.

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A Guide to Internships Abroad in Africa
Locations
There are 52 countries which are home to 1.1 billion people on the African continent, so it is easy to say that you will have your hands full when deciding where to pursue an internship abroad. However while there are many distinct destinations where you can intern abroad in Africa, a handful of countries stand out as the most popular among international aspirants.
In the northern regions of the continent, Egypt and Morocco are unique destinations where to intern abroad in Africa because of their dynamic regional context and diversity of Islamic and Mediterranean influences. Likewise in the east Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia are all major African nations in proximity to the Arabian sea that are consistently top destinations among international interns.
In the western reaches of Africa, Ghana, Cameroon, and Senegal are all smaller countries bordering the Atlantic seaboard which hold a significant degree of influence on the African continent. Lastly to the south, South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe can be your gateway to experiencing a diversity of landscapes and cultures while interning abroad in this unique part of the continent.
While it may seem to be covering a lot of ground, this list actually only encompasses a small portion of the potential destinations where you can intern abroad in Africa. Do some research and scroll through the listings on this page to get a better idea of all the internships abroad in Africa that are out there!
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