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African Food
Ghanaian inspired aubergine stew
Some much loved vegetables in Ghana are known locally as garden eggs. These are usually white to yellow and look just like, you guessed it… eggs! A popular way of preparing a dish with the egg plants as the main ingredient is to make a stew consisting of egg plants, okra, meat and the ever [...]
Samosas with Mango Chutney
Admittedly, samosas are really an Indian dish, but many Indian dishes are claimed by Kenyans. These are deep fried, meat-filled (or potato-filled), tasty pastries that can be eaten as a snack. Ingredients 1lb ground beef (or 2 large potatoes, mixed with 9 oz cooked peas) 2 teaspoons oil 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons [...]
Shidni: Somali chilli sauce with tamarind
This spicy chilli sauce is a favourite of all Somalis. Usually it is made as described below, but some people add dates and others omit the dates and tamarind. We have it with almost every meal. You can get tamarind either whole or in a paste in any Indian or Somali grocery store. We [...]
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#AfricaAt50: Is the AU relevant to Africa?
On 25 May 2013, the Africa Union (AU) will be 50 years old and like some of my contemporaries I am filled with questions about the role of the AU in modern Africa. The AU as we understand it today evolved from an original idea by Kwame Nkrumah who was troubled by neocolonialism. One of [...]
#AfricaAt50: Should the AU call it a day
The African Union is celebrating 50 years in existence this year and as you can imagine we as Africans have plenty to say about the matter or should I say we have several questions to which we need answers. The Au is something we write about every year and it amazes us that [...]
The dynamics of an African family
“The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people” African society has undergone profound changes surrounding various aspects underlining its understanding of traditional life, in particular family life. The concept of family is one of universal precedence amongst all Africans, whether they belong to the west, east, central or southern regions. Family [...]