Africa

Benin is a country located in West Africa. It is surrounded by Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Niger. It is known as the first African country to shift from a dictatorship to a democracy. Benin is also believed to be the origin of voodoo. The population of Benin is composed of several different ethnicities. Some …

Mauritania is a country located in Northwest Africa bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Western Sahara, Algeria, Mali and Senegal. The country is best known for its vast deserts. The population of Mauritania is made up of different ethnicities, including 70% Moors – people of Amazigh (Berber) and Arab descent, and 30% non-Arabic speaking Africans: Wolof, …

The Central African Republic is a landlocked country located in Central Africa surrounded by Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the DR Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Cameroon. The country is known to be rich in diamonds, gold, oil and uranium. The population of the country is composed of different ethnicities, including Baya-Mandjia (50%), Banda …

A Tunisian Fricassé is a type of sandwich which is filled with tuna salad, eggs, olives, potatoes and harissa seasoning. The bread is made using white flour and the dough contains eggs. Unlike regular sandwich breads which are baked, the dough is shaped into oval rolls then deep fried. The dough is actually a donut …

Namibia is a landlocked country located in southern Africa, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Zambia, Angola, Botswana and South Africa. The country is famous for its natural beauty. Some of the popular places to visit include Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon Park, the Namib Desert and the Kalahari Desert. Half of the population of …

Chad is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of North and Central Africa. It is surrounded by Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger. The country is the world’s second-largest dealer of gum arabic, after Sudan. The population of Chad is made up of different ethnicities including Sara, Arabs, Mayo-Kebbi, Kanem-Bornou, …

Mauritius is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,000 kilometres off the southeast coast of the African continent, east of Madagascar. It comprises the main island (also known as Mauritius), along with Rodrigues, Agaléga and St. Brandon. The island nation is best known for its spectacular luxurious resorts, the Seven Coloured Earths, …

Mitmita is a traditional Ethiopian spice blend consisting of spices like ginger, cumin, cardamom and cloves to name a few. The spices used vary by recipe but every Mitmita blend contains African bird’s eye chili peppers. African bird’s eye chili pepper is related to regular bird’s eye chili pepper often called piri piri or peri …

The country of Somalia is located on the most eastern corner of Africa. Its West and South sides are bordered by the countries of Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya. It has the longest coastline in Africa. On its entire north coast is the Gulf of Aden and its entire east is bordered by the Indian ocean. …

On the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea lies Algeria. Most of the country is occupied by the boundless sands of the Sahara and the majestic ridges of the Atlas Mountains. Over the course of its history, Algeria has been occupied by many different groups. The Phoenicians founded colonies on its banks, the Romans built …

Equatorial Guinea is located on the West Coast of Africa. It is one of the smallest countries in Africa and it is sandwiched between the countries of Cameroon and Gabon. It’s important to note that Equatorial Guinea is not a part of Guinea or Guinea Bassau, two other African countries with similar names. The official …

Niger is a country in West Africa bordered by Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Mali, and Algeria. The country is named after the Niger River and is the second-largest landlocked country in West Africa. More than 80% of its land area is in the Sahara Desert. Although most of the country is Muslim (about 22 million), …

Liberia is a country located on the West African coast. It is surrounded by Sierra Leone, Guinea, Ivory Coast and the Atlantic Ocean. The country is the only black state in Africa which has never been subjected to colonial rule. The population of Liberia is made up of 16 different indigenous ethnic groups. Liberian cuisine …

Senegal is a country located in West Africa, surrounded by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau. The country is home to several beautiful beaches, exceptional art, amazing music, captivating wildlife and many World Heritage Sites. The population of Senegal is composed of several different ethnicities, including the Wolof (which is the largest single ethnic group in …

Located in West Africa, Gambia is famous for its wildlife and national parks. Incredibly popular as a safari destination, Gambia is home to hundreds of different species of animals and birds encouraging tens of thousands of tourists to visit its wildlife reserves each year. Gambia also has a rich history, with a number of historical …

Awaze is a traditional Ethiopian sauce made by mixing a handful of ingredients and requires no cooking. There are a great number of recipes, varying by household, restaurant and personal taste. The only ingredient found in every Awaze recipe is Berbere spice. From there the other ingredients begin to vary, these include various combinations of …

Angola, a country wealthy in oil and diamonds in Central Africa, was a Portuguese colony until 1975 when it attained independence. This explains Portugal’s strong influence on Angolan cuisine, as well as the enormous number of food goods imported into the country from abroad. Most Popular Angolan Dishes Beans, rice, flour, chicken, vegetables and garlic …

Mozambique is a country situated in Southeastern Africa, surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini (Swaziland), and South Africa. The country is famous for its stunning pristine beaches, unpopulated islands, wild game reserves, culture and inheritance, and so much more. The population of Mozambique is made up of different ethnicities, including Makua, …