I'm trying to plan a trip wholly within Africa, using AP miles.

The T&C's on AP state:
28.2.2. Rule for rewards containing a minimum of one flight on a Star Alliance partner other than Air Canada: One stopover is permitted in addition to the point of turnaround. One open jaw is permitted in addition to the one stopover.
and
28.4. Intracontinental travel (travel within the same continent) except for travel within Canada/Continental USA, or between Canada/Cont. USA and Hawaii/Puerto Rico/Mexico/Central America/Caribbean: Stopovers are not permitted. One open jaw is permitted.

Here goes:
1. What is the max number of segments that can be done on an Award ticket within a continent (assuming no backtracking and considering the number of segments flown by the *A airlines)?
2. Would the most restrictive T&C of the above-mentioned be the one to 'rule'?
3. Does anyone have experience making multi-segment trips in Africa (using an Award ticket wholly within Africa)?

I'm trying to visit the maximum number of countries and will happily do as many +-23hr layovers, where possible. I know an intercontinental award allows for 2 stopovers or an open jaw in lieu of one stopover, however, I only want to use 60k miles for Biz, as I will already be in Africa.

Any advice would be appreciated.