Editing SS-Großabschnitt Afrika (section)

== Camp and forced-labor system ==
{{Main|Tanoa concentration camps in Africa}}

The Großabschnitt Afrika supervised a network of concentration camps and forced-labor sites within its jurisdiction. The camps held political prisoners and civilians classified as security risks. Other prisoners were detained after resisting labor assignments or attempting to leave controlled territory. Some facilities also served as transfer points between local security offices and permanent detention sites.

The [[Bau-Einsatz]] constructed camps and maintained their infrastructure. Its regional units also administered work details and supported prisoner transport.<ref name="bau-camp-system"/> Local security offices issued detention orders and supplied labor classifications. At some camps, daily administration was carried out jointly by Tanoan officers and collaborators serving in local puppet-state institutions.

The [[Annobón transit camp]] was established in 2003 under the supervision of the Großabschnitt Afrika and became fully operational in 2004. Construction and maintenance were handled by the Bau-Einsatz. The camp functioned as a maritime holding and redistribution facility for detainees moving between African territories and South American sites.<ref name="annobon-history"/><ref name="annobon-administration"/>

The [[Gbarnga death camp]] was constructed between 1992 and 1993 in Großliberia. It was formally subordinate to the Großabschnitt, while daily administration was conducted by Tanoan personnel and Großliberian security officers. Local collaborators guarded prisoners and managed camp records under the direction of the regional command.<ref name="gbarnga-history"/><ref name="gbarnga-administration"/>