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The year 2018 is the last year the HIV/AIDS deaths rate in Africa by Country was updated. This chart provides from highest to lowest reported estimate of the number of adults and children who died of AIDS in Africa during the 2018 calendar year. Fifteen African countries do not have or provide HIV/AIDS deaths rates.

HIV AIDS death rate chart in Africa by Country.


There are eight African counties with the top 10 HIV/AIDS deaths in the world.

1. South Africa

2. India

3. Mozambique

4. Nigeria

5. Indonesia

6. Kenya

7. Tanzania

8. Uganda

9. Zimbabwe

10. Cameroon


HIV/AIDS death rate chart in Africa by Country
African Country Number of adults and children who died of AIDS
South Africa 71,000
Mozambique 53,900
Nigeria 53,200
Kenya 25,000
Tanzania 24,000
Uganda 23,000
Zimbabwe 22,000
Cameroon 18,000
Zambia 17,000
Cote D'ivoire 16,000
Angola 14,000
Ghana 14,000
Democratic Republic of the Congo 13,000
Malawi 13,000
Ethiopia 11,000
South Sudan 9,900
Mali 6,500
Lesotho 6,100
Botswana 4,800
Central African Republic 4,800
Guinea 4,300
Republic of the Congo 4,000
Togo 3,800
Burkina Faso 3,300
Chad 3,100
Rwanda 2,900
Sudan 2,900
Namibia 2,700
Eswatini 2,400
Benin 2,200
Sierra Leone 2,100
Burundi 1,900
Equatorial Guinea 1,800
Guinea-Bissau 1,800
Liberia 1,800
Madagascar 1,700
Senegal 1,300
Gabon 1,200
Niger 1,200

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The African Gourmet explores how African food, history, and science intertwine. Here, a plant is a healer, a story is a map, and the kitchen is a laboratory. I’m Ivy — a writer raised by historians, now sharing Africa’s wisdom from the U.S. through cookbooks, cultural research, and storytelling. If you’re curious about where flavor meets memory, you belong here.

Recipes Explain Politics

When Rice Recipes Become Revolution

What if your grandmother's rice recipe could explain the Liberian Rice Riots of 1979?

"In Liberia, rice isn't just food—it's life, identity, and sovereignty. When the government proposed raising rice prices in 1979, they weren't just adjusting economics; they were threatening every grandmother's ability to feed her family according to traditions passed down for generations."

The riot that followed wasn't about politics—it was about the sacred right to cook your family's rice recipe.

The Deeper Recipe

  • Ingredients: Colonial trade patterns + Urbanization + Economic inequality
  • Preparation: Political disconnect from daily survival needs
  • Serving: 40+ deaths, regime destabilization, and a warning about ignoring cultural fundamentals

This is African Gourmet analysis: understanding how the food in grandmother's pot connects to the protests in the streets. The recipes we inherit carry not just flavor, but the entire history of our political and economic struggles.

Read the Rice Riots Analysis → Try Liberian Rice Bread Recipe
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Archive Inquiries

Why "The African Gourmet" if you're an archive?

The name reflects our origin in 2006 as a culinary anthropology project. Over 18 years, we've evolved into a comprehensive digital archive preserving Africa's cultural narratives. "Gourmet" now signifies our curated approach to cultural preservation—each entry carefully selected and contextualized.

What distinguishes this archive from other cultural resources?

We maintain 18 years of continuous cultural documentation—a living timeline of African expression. Unlike static repositories, our archive connects historical traditions with contemporary developments, showing cultural evolution in real time.

How is content selected for the archive?

Our curation follows archival principles: significance, context, and enduring value. We preserve both foundational cultural elements and timely analyses, ensuring future generations understand Africa's complex cultural landscape.

What geographic scope does the archive cover?

The archive spans all 54 African nations, with particular attention to preserving underrepresented cultural narratives. Our mission is comprehensive cultural preservation across the entire continent.

Can researchers access the full archive?

Yes. As a digital archive, we're committed to accessibility. Our 18-year collection is fully searchable and organized for both public education and academic research.

How does this archive ensure cultural preservation?

Through consistent documentation since 2006, we've created an irreplaceable cultural record. Each entry is contextualized within broader African cultural frameworks, preserving not just content but meaning.