AFRICAN INDEPENDENCE
This country was the first in Sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957
GHANA
This South African Leader became the nation’s first Black president in 1994.
Nelson Mandela
The longest African river in the world, flowing through 11 countries before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
NILE RIVER
This North African country is famous for its national dish, couscous, often served with vegetables and meat.
MOROCCO
This East African nation, once called Tanganyika and Zanzibar, became known by this new name after independence in 1964
TANZANIA
This military officer became interim president of Burkina Faso in October 2022 at the age of 34, making him the world’s youngest head of state at the time.
Ibrahim Traore
The largest country in Africa by land area.
ALGERIA
Made from pounded cassava, this dough-like staple is often eaten with soups across West Africa
FUFU
This East African country gained independence from Britain in 1963.
KENYA
Which African leader was overthrown in 2017 after ruling Zimbabwe for nearly 40 years?
Robert Mugabe
Known as the “Rainbow Nation,” this country is famous for its 11 official languages and hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
SOUTH AFRICA
Where did the famous Jollof Rice originate from?
SENEGAL
This Kenyan Political leader, known as the “Father of the Nation,” led the country to independence from Britain in 1963 and became its first Prime Minister and later the President.
JOMO KENYATTA
Which African president once played professional football for his national team before entering politics?
George Weah – Liberia
This East African Country is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
TANZANIA
What soup made with ground melon seeds is a Nigerian favorite, often eaten with pounded yam?
EGUSI
What was the last African country to gain its independence?
SOUTH SUDAN IN 2011
Who is the longest serving African President? Or what country has the longest serving African President?
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea – 1979 till present
Located in the Indian Ocean, this nation off Africa’s southeast coast is famous for lemurs and unique biodiversity found nowhere else on Earth.
MADAGASCAR.
This Kenyan dish, made from maize, is a staple food and often served with collard greens.
UGALI