.africa Domain
.africa is the geographic gTLD for the African continent, launched in 2017 and managed by ZA Central Registry (ZACR). General registration requires no local presence or additional documentation.
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About the .AFRICA domain
What is the .AFRICA domain?
Despite its continental geographic nature, general registration under .africa requires no local presence in any African country, nor additional documentation: any individual or company in the world can register a domain, with the only technical requirement being at least two authoritative nameservers. The extension's launch included a Sunrise period, held between April 4 and June 2, 2017, reserved for holders of trademarks registered in the TMCH (Trademark Clearinghouse) matching the requested name. Registration is managed through registrars accredited both by ICANN and by ZACR's technical requirements, which also enabled a Proxy Registrar system to broaden access for registrars accredited by ZACR but not directly by ICANN.
Uses of .AFRICA
Who is the .AFRICA domain for?
These are the most common situations where .AFRICA is the ideal extension.
Projects linked to the African continent
The most direct use: businesses, institutions, or media with an interest in Africa.
International brands with no local presence
With no presence requirements, any company can register its .africa freely.
Holders of trademarks registered in the TMCH
Companies securing their domain during the 2017 Sunrise period.
Pan-African cooperation and development bodies
Institutional projects with continent-wide reach.
.AFRICA vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .AFRICA with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .africa This page | Any project with no presence restrictions | Minimum two authoritative nameservers | Inquire |
| .com | Any project with no geographic connotation | None | $14.99/yr |
Registration process
How to register your .AFRICA domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .AFRICA domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .AFRICA domain
Do I need presence in Africa to register a .africa?
No. General registration requires no local presence in any country on the continent.
What documentation does ZACR require?
None beyond the technical requirement of having two authoritative nameservers.
What was the .africa Sunrise period?
A phase held between April and June 2017, reserved for holders of trademarks registered in the TMCH.
Who manages the .africa domain?
ZA Central Registry (ZACR), under the Registry.Africa brand. The domain launched in 2017.
How much does a .africa domain cost?
Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm the current price.
Can I register my .africa domain with miHosting?
Yes, with no local presence restrictions. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.
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