African Region is a term used to describe the continent of Africa and its many countries, regions, and territories. Nubia is an ancient region located in northern Sudan and southern Egypt. CONGO is a country located in Central Africa. Rif is a region located in northern Morocco. Sudan is a country located in Northeast Africa. Somaliland is a self-declared state located in the Horn of Africa. Uppervolta is a former name for the African country Burkina Faso.