African cuisine
African cuisine Part 9: East Africa – Sudan
Amid ongoing civil war and unbearable hardship caused by floods, forced relocation and food shortages in Sudan, it may be a good idea to remember that ordinary citizens just yearn for peace so that they can get on with their lives, plant their crops, graze their herds and have[...]
18 countries, multitude of dishes: African cuisine: East Africa 1
As in other countries on the African continent, the cuisine of East Africa reflects the food crops grown in the region, the different ethnic cultures and religions of the various countries, and their contact with the world, including their colonial heritage. Facts and figures East Africa is Africa’s most[...]
African Cuisine 7: Southern Africa Botswana
Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Nearly 70% of its land is the Kgalagadi desert, but besides desert and the Okavango Delta, there are grasslands and savannas. The Okavango Delta is one of the major semi-forested[...]
African cuisine part 6: Southern Africa-Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east. The country’s many ethnic groups and cultures, as well as the agricultural products produced in the country, contribute[...]
African cuisine part 5: Southern Africa – Mozambique
In the previous two articles we had a look at the traditional food of Southern African countries South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho and eSwatini. Today we take a look at the popular traditional dishes of Mozambique. The food culture of a country is determined by its location, topography, climate and[...]