I agree a .410 is a bit pointless in Africa. While it would bag the odd quail and possibly a francolin or a close-range, head-shot guinea, it is not a serious game gun.

You will end up with a lot of pricked birds, which, won't be picked, and a deal of frustration. You may get away with it on the doves when pass shooting. I have used one in Texas shooting doves and it works OK for that.