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Surface porosity Values are expressed in %. This dataset is part of the LEAP-RE project collection. For more information visit https://www.leap-re.eu/
This dataset maps regions across Africa with high geothermal energy exploration potential, identifying areas where further research and investment are most likely to yield significant returns. The map...
Map showing the average continental surface temperature of the year 2022. This map was created by interpolating raw monthly satellite data to fill holes in the grids and subsequently adding and averag...
Shapefile showing the location and voltage of the electricity grid network of some parts of Africa. This dataset is part of the LEAP-RE project collection. For more information visit https://ww...
Earth magnetic anomaly grid derived from ship, airbone and satalite data, part of the EMAG2 V3 model. Values are expressed in nT. This dataset is part of the LEAP-RE project collection. For more...
ETOPO 2022 global relief model, clipped from 30W to 60E and 40N to 40S. Values are expressed in m. This dataset is part of the LEAP-RE project collection. For more information visit https://www....
Magnetic anomaly map of Africa, derived from the World Digital Magnetic Anomaly map (WDMAM). Note that the blurry areas are interpolated due to source not containing data points. Values are expre...
This dataset comprises three distinct layers delineating the boundaries of sedimentary basins across Africa. In particular Basins (greater than 2km): Boundaries of sedimentary basins in Africa wit...
This dataset compiles geophysical models detailing the thickness of the Earth's outer layers, ranging from surface sedimentary basins down to the base of the lithosphere. The collection serves a dual ...
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Location of cross-sections (seismic, schematic or modelling). This data is digitilized from available literature data, source are reported in the attribute table. This dataset is part of the L...
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All known formal and informal settlements of forcibly displaced and stateless people in Africa from UNHCR’s GIS database as of November 2025. Population in the settlement. It may include several cate...
This layer represents the estimated travel time (in hours) by foot to the nearest primary school. The accessibility map is generated using a well-established geospatial methodology that integrates roa...
This layer represents the estimated travel time (in hours) by foot to the nearest healthcare facility. The underlying methodology is described in Weiss et al. (2020), which leverages major data collec...
This layer shows the percentage of children under 5 experiencing severe wasting (in 2019) — the most critical form of acute malnutrition. These children face a significantly higher risk of mortality ...
This layer shows the prevalence of wasting among children under 5 years of age (in 2019), a sign of acute undernutrition indicated by low weight-for-height. Wasting reflects recent and severe weight l...
This layer shows the percentage of children under 5 years of age (in 2019) who are underweight, based on low weight-for-age. Underweight is a composite indicator capturing both chronic and acute under...