Platform Overview
Africa API is a domain-oriented platform for African data products with stable contracts and production-grade integration standards.
Mission
Africa API is built as a long-lived API platform, not a collection of disconnected endpoints.
The platform focus is:
- Domain clarity
- Contract stability
- Reliable operations
Base URL and Versioning
https://api.africa-api.com- Production paths are versioned (for example:
/v1/...). - New capabilities are added without forcing client rewrites.
Platform Domains
| Domain | Purpose | Delivery Status |
|---|---|---|
| Countries | Foundational country metadata and identifiers | Live |
| Demographics | Population and distribution datasets | Rolling out |
| Economy | Macroeconomic and market indicators | Rolling out |
| Geography | Border and geospatial context | Rolling out |
API Design Standards
All domains are expected to follow the same standards:
- Predictable response envelopes (
data,metawhere applicable) - Explicit error behavior and status codes
- Backward-conscious versioning
- Cache-friendly semantics for read-heavy endpoints
Contract Philosophy
1) Stable by default
Changes are additive whenever possible. Breaking changes are versioned.
2) Copy-pasteable docs
Examples are written so developers can run them directly with minimal adaptation.
3) Operationally visible
Health and observability endpoints are part of the platform contract.