Earliest Human Habitation by African Zone

North Africa:

(1). Morocco 🇲🇦 - Jebel Irhoud - Approximately 300,000 years ago (Early Homo Sapiens)

(2). Libya 🇱🇾 - Haua Fteah - Approximately 80,000 years ago (Early Homo Sapiens)

West Africa:

(1). Nigeria 🇳🇬 - Iwo Eleru - Approximately 12,000 years ago (Late Homo Sapiens)*

(2). Niger 🇳🇪 - Kiffian Culture sites (Tichitt-Walata) - Approximately 8,000 years ago (Late Homo Sapiens)*

Central Africa:

(1). Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩 - Katanda - Approximately 90,000 years ago Early Homo Sapiens)

(2). Zambia 🇿🇲 - Mumbwa Caves - Approximately 50,000 years ago (Early Homo Sapiens)

East Africa:

(1). Ethiopia 🇪🇹 - Gademotta Formation - Approximately 195,000 years ago (Early Homo Sapiens)

(2). Kenya 🇰🇪 - Olorgesailie - Approximately 295,000 years ago (Early Homo Sapiens)

South Africa:

(1). South Africa 🇿🇦 - Border Cave - Approximately 195,000 years ago (Early Homo Sapiens)

(2). South Africa 🇿🇦 - Diepkloof Rock Shelter - Approximately 60,000 years ago (Early Homo Sapiens)

* There have been less excavations in West Africa, so dates may change in future.