* Namibia: German was the official language during German colonial rule (1884-1915) and a sizable German-speaking population remains, though English is the official language today.
* Tanzania: There is a significant German-speaking community in Tanzania, particularly in the northern regions bordering Kenya, due to the country's former colonial ties with Germany (1885-1919).
* South Africa: While English and Afrikaans are the official languages, there is a smaller but notable German-speaking community due to German migration, particularly during the 19th century.
* Cameroon: The German language has some presence in Cameroon due to German colonization (1884-1916) and is still spoken by a small number of people, mostly in the former German colonies.
It's important to note that while these countries have historical ties to Germany and German-speaking communities, German is not an official language in any of them.