The continent of Africa dwarfs several other large countries combined. There are several wars going on with millions killed, massive neoliberal plunder creating millions of refugees, & important political resistance In several countries. Try to think of the last time you read a report on any of that. Of course the news blackout serves to keep us ignorant at a time when the US, Israel, & European countries are increasing their military presence in Africa.
https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/interactive/2019/02/africa-refugees-190209130248319.html?