The African Union
These are some of the multiple Western companies that extract oil and gas in Africa, usually at the expense of local communities, which are exploited as a source of cheap labor.
ExxonMobil (US), Shell (Anglo-Dutch), TotalEnergies (French), Chevron (US), Eni (Italian)
This is the infamous flavorful rice dish, popular in West Africa. It is made with tomatoes, peppers, and spices like cloves and bay leaves.
Jollof rice
The recent attempt by the president of this country to reschedule the impending presidential elections created a constitutional coup.
Senegal
Nicknamed the "Sun King," this powerful ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century is famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca and his influence in increasing the flow of gold and other goods, which enriched multiple African regions through trade.
King Mensa Musa
Sudan & Western Sahara (Sahrawi Democratic Republic)
This non-african nation built the African Union HQ but planted listening devices in the backdoors in the building's technology during its construction. This was allegedly to access confidential AU communications.
China
This is the name of the starchy food made of cassava, yams, or plantains boiled, pounded, and rounded into balls and served with soups and stews.
Fufu
This is the country where fighting broke out between the SAF and the paramilitary RSF in April last year, the latest flare-up in a conflict that has been simmering for more than 20 years.
Sudan
This is the former name of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Zaire
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Kenya - Libya - Malawi
Gambia v. Myanmar
This tiny ancient grain is used to make the spongy East African flatbread injera
Teff
A resurgence of violence between armed groups in the eastern part of this country has displaced more than 1.6 million people over the last two years in a region already devastated by 30 years of conflict.
DRC
This is where the first genocide of the 20th century took place, committed by this European country
Namibia by the Germans
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1) South Africa, 2) Mauritius, 3) Somalia, 4) Rwanda
These are the three african nations that are part of the BRICS.
South Africa, Ethiopia and Egypt
This type of 'beignet' is a popular street food treat across many African countries.
Puff Puff
Researchers in this country have developed a new low-cost diagnostic test for malaria that could revolutionize healthcare access in rural areas.
South Africa (Researchers from Cape Town University)
This is the name of the region shown in orange on this map, and these are at least three countries found in this region
Sahel region : Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Gambia, Guinea, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal
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1) Ghana 2) Senegal 3)Cameroon 4)Guinea 5)Mali
These are the countries that have recognized Morrocan sovereignty over Western Sahara, which Morroco illegally occupies.
United States & Israel
This spicy peanut butter soup originates from West Africa and is often served with boiled plantains and rice.
Maafe/Mafé
This country is seeing a surge in tech startups driven by a young and innovative population. The government is also investing heavily in digital infrastructure to support this growth.
Uganda
This is the newest African country as of 2024
South Sudan (2011)