Africa’s Cashew Story: Farming, Challenges and a Toasted Cashew Recipe

Africa grows over 40% of the world’s cashews

Africa is the center of the cashew world, producing well over 40% of the global supply. Yet behind this success are family farms, gender inequalities, and complex global trade systems.

Who Owns and Works Africa’s Cashew Plantations

Cashew plantations are primarily owned by men, as women and migrant farmers often face barriers to land ownership and financing. Most work is done manually using hand tools, while only larger plantations occasionally use animals or light machinery. Family labor is critical to keeping these farms productive.

Street vendor selling cashew nuts in Nigeria

Most African cashews are exported raw and shipped to Asia for processing into kernels for Europe, the Americas, and Asian markets. This limits the profits African farmers and processors can make.

Did you know? Côte d’Ivoire is now the world’s top cashew producer, surpassing India and Vietnam.

Environmental Benefits of Cashew Trees

Cashew farming has a surprisingly positive environmental impact. Cashew trees help restore degraded land and stabilize soil where cotton and yam farming have exhausted nutrients. They also help reduce carbon footprints while providing long-term income for farmers.

Cashew workers in Guinea-Bissau

Challenges Facing African Cashew Farmers

Cashew farming is highly labor-intensive and takes years before trees bear nuts (about four years). Farmers face many obstacles: high export taxes, market monopolies, recurring fires, and weak grower organizations. Women in particular struggle to access credit or secure land rights.

Civil wars and political instability have also forced many farmers to abandon plantations, disrupting livelihoods and causing sudden price shocks.

Did you know? Nearly 90% of Africa’s cashews are exported raw, losing billions in potential processing revenue.

Toasted Cashews Recipe from Guinea-Bissau

A quick, flavorful snack you can make at home using Africa’s favorite nut.

Prep time: 5 min | Cook time: 10 min | Total: 15 min

• 1 cup unsalted cashew nuts
• 1 tablespoon palm oil or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cashews, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir and toast lightly until golden and aromatic. Serve warm as a snack.

Did you know? Cashew shells contain a natural oil used in brake linings, paints, and even insect repellents.

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Five I’m That Chick African Proverbs

What are the qualities of a real woman? I'm That Chick African Proverbs teaches us what are the fascinating characteristics of highly desirable women.

5 I’m That Chick African Proverbs

I'm That Chick African Proverbs

The spirit of womanhood consists of truth and openness, which are meant both to please ourselves, and to make others comfortable with real women. Womanhood is the goodness of heart put into daily practice; there can be no true womanhood without kindness, transparency, honesty, and awareness.

I'm That Chick African Proverbs

Many believe that a strong woman is but a mask worn in the world meant to conceal fragility and weak minded impulses, and to make a show of strength not really existing in the heart. That womanhood is merely hypocrisy and camouflage.

I'm That Chick African Proverbs

People dismiss true chicks, because to be truly a woman, one must carry the principles into every the circumstance of life, into the family circle, the most intimate friendship, and never forget to extend the gentle courtesies of life to everyone. Being strong and opinionated is not well-mannered, this they find too much trouble, and so deride the idea of being a strong woman and call it bitterness.

I'm That Chick African Proverbs

Being a true chick is the language of a good heart and those possessing that heart will never, under any circumstances, be bitter. True chicks will never be seen making others uncomfortable by seeking solely for their own personal convenience; they will always endeavor to set everyone around them at ease; they will be friendly but reserved, unselfish but self-regarding, they will truly be that chick.

I'm That Chick African Proverbs

Real womanhood is being upon real kindness of heart, cannot exist where there is selfishness or brutality to warp its growth. Every woman desires to be beautiful inside, and it is the duty of every woman to be as attractive as possible.

I'm That Chick African Proverbs

True chicks are beautiful and strong There are many colorful flowers on the path of life, but the prettiest have the sharpest thorns. - African Proverb

Real chicks are confident in love He who loves the vase loves also what is inside. - African Proverb

Real chicks are intelligent and inspiring   The words of an intelligent woman do not lock all the doors; they leave the right door open. - African Proverb

Chicks are battle-worn and proud of their scars  Eggs cannot teach a hen. - African Proverb

True chicks never hide their true womanhood  If you don't know how deep the river is, don't step in. - African Proverb

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Mushonga the Bad Sister is a popular South African Folklore story of brutal jealousy and an obsession that ends in the horrific murders of three innocent brothers.

Bad Sister

 Bad Sister African Folklore of Poor Jealous Mushonga.

Mushonga was the only daughter of Lightning and Rain . One day, Lightning’s three sons from another marriage came to visit their baby sister for the first time in 15 years. Mushonga did not know her three brothers though the township people said, "Do not you see they are your brothers?" Mushonga was jealous she was no longer her father’s center of attention and decided to kill her three brothers that very night.

The three brothers had, however, a Guinea fowl who watched over them their entire journey to their father’s house. Mushonga begged her boyfriend and his four brothers to help her in her murderous plans and they agreed. However, when the men crept near, in order to kill Mushonga’s brothers, the Guinea fowl made loud screeching noises warning of danger.

The murderous men attempted to sneak up on the three brothers a second time but were once again scared off by the Guinea fowl’s loud noises. They gave up their plans but Mushonga would not since she was determined to be the center of her father’s world.

Mushonga then stole again upon them. The Guinea fowl made a noise, but broke the rope by which it had been fastened, and ran into the desert . She then killed her brothers. When the Guinea fowl came near home it wept aloud, "Mushonga has killed her brothers! Alas! She has killed her brothers!"

Rain heard the Guinea fowl crying , and said to her husband—

"Do not you hear what the bird weeps for?

Lightning turned to his wife with tears in his eyes and said, "Come wife and turn yourself into a mighty thunderstorm, and I will become fire." They transformed themselves and when they came near the house where their sons had been killed, they combined and became a thunderstorm of fire and rain, and destroyed Mushonga boyfriend’s house and all his brothers killing everyone inside.

But because of her murderous jealousy, the worst punishment was saved for Mushonga who was cursed with the spell of living forever and was banished from the village forever tormented to wander the desert alone and loveless.

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Conflict minerals fuel, fund and sustain armed violence in Africa. Materials used in cell phones have a direct influence on Africa's armed conflicts.

Materials used to make cell phones have a direct influence on human rights abuse in Africa

Why are conflict minerals called conflict minerals?

Africa has 54 countries and 15 African countries are fighting wars and involved in perpetual violence. Conflict-Minerals 3TG. Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank-Act; disclosing the use of the conflict-minerals or 3TG, tantalum, tin, gold and tungsten in Africa. Food is not the main imported item into Africa however; machinery and equipment top the list. Machinery and equipment used to mine minerals. Pick any household electronic at random such as a cell phone, a remote control, or a laptop and it probably contains minerals mined in Africa. Companies that are required to file a Conflict-Minerals Report must exercise due diligence on the source and chain of custody of their conflict minerals.

 

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Tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold are some of the four minerals that are most often linked to armed-conflicts and related human rights abuses in Africa.

Materials used to make cell phone have a direct influence on human rights in Africa. Conflict minerals extracted in conflict zones are sold to spread and fund warfare throughout mineral rich Africa as conflict-minerals have fueled and continue to help fund and sustain armed violence in Africa. 

In the 1990s and early 2000s, civil war and government mismanagement destroyed much of Liberia's economy, especially infrastructure in and around the capital. Much of the conflict was fueled by control over Liberia’s natural mineral resources. During the Sierra Leone civil war from 1991-2002, cutting off people's’ limbs, in most cases their hands were one of the brutal strategies used by members of the Revolutionary United Front to terrify people to support them. 

Some 27,000 Sierra Leoneans are estimated to have been disabled or have had one or more of their limbs amputated during the civil war. The Democratic Republic of Congo continues to experience violence committed by other armed groups including the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, the Allied Democratic Forces, and assorted Mai Mai militias. 

It is believed minerals in conflict areas are fueling the clashes and fights because armed groups are using forced labor to sell the minerals tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold for weapons. An Unexploded Ordnance or UXOs are explosive weapons such as bombs, shells, grenades, landmines, naval mines, etc. that did not explode when they were employed and still pose a risk of detonation, potentially many decades after they were discarded.

 

Funding war in Africa

Conflict minerals have fueled and continue to help fund and sustain armed violence in Africa. Africa has 54 countries and 15 African countries are fighting wars and involved in perpetual violence. Sadly, 27 percent of people on the African continent are directly affected by bloodshed, and mayhem, many due to unethical sourcing of minerals in conflict zones.

 

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What is Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act as it relates to conflict minerals? 

There has been a leak of a proposed executive order from Donald Trump on the temporary 2-year repeal Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act disclosing the use of conflict minerals. In 2010, Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Act, which directs the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to issue rules requiring certain companies to disclose their use of conflict minerals if those minerals are “necessary to the functionality or production of a product” manufactured by those companies. 

Under the Act, those minerals include tantalum, tin, gold or tungsten. Congress enacted Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act because of concerns that the exploitation and trade of conflict minerals by Militia and corrupt businesspersons is helping to finance conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbors by contributing to war and human misery of millions.

 

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Conflict Minerals Report Conflict Mineral as defined in the Dodd-Frank Act, Section 1502(e)(4) means: (A) columbite-tantalite (coltan), cassiterite, gold, wolframite, or their derivatives; or (B) any other mineral or its derivatives determined by the Secretary of State to be financing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country.

 

Conflict-minerals

Under Section 1502, a company that uses conflict minerals is required to conduct a reasonable country of origin inquiry that must be performed in good faith and be reasonably designed to determine whether any of its minerals originated in the covered countries or are from scrap or recycled sources. Companies that are required to file a Conflict Minerals Report must exercise due diligence on the source and chain of custody of their conflict minerals.

 

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Responsible Sourcing of 3TG Third Party Audits typically involve an examination of purchasing transactions on a sample, basis to assess the reasonableness and effectiveness of conflict mineral sourcing practices at the particular smelter or refiner. Apple principally supports the work of the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative or CFSI.

 

Cell phones in Africa conflict minerals report

Apple states in 2016,” it focused its attention to two key areas: enhancing due diligence in the gold supply chain and helping improve local incident reporting and issue resolution.  Apple plans to continue to review in detail credible reports of incidents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries that may potentially connect to Apple’s supply chain and confirm the transparent reporting and resolution of any incidents related to armed groups where these incidents may reasonably relate to its supply chain.” Additionally, Apple stated it intends to further its efforts to drive smelters and refiners to comply with Third-Party Audits, and Apple will continue to remove from its supply chain those smelters or refiners that do not comply, the ultimate objective is protecting human rights in the African Region. 

Did you know? 3TG is a sign commonly used for four minerals; 3TG is Tungsten, Tantalum, Tin, and Gold. The 3T's stand for Tungsten, Tantalum, Tin and the G stands for gold. 3TG are the most common conflict minerals.

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Garri fried fritters is a popular West African food made from cassava flour and fried until golden brown served with African soups and stews.

West African Fried Garri Fritters Recipe

African recipes by African Gourmet

Golden brown Garri Fritters are a favorite recipe of Western Africa made with ground cassava flour and spices fried into delicious snacks.

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10
Total time: 20 min
By Chic African Culture
African food recipe

West African Garri Fritters Recipe

Ingredients
2 cups cassava flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 - 1/3 cups water
1-2 cups oil for frying

Directions
In a large frying pan heat vegetable oil. Add all ingredients, mix well and form small fritters, fry until golden brown about 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with extra salt or curry powder before serving.

Let's make an easy suya meat rub like they do in Nigeria’s capital city of Lagos.

What are Suya Joints?

Suya Spots in Africa three facts.
Suya is a street food that defies ethnic and racial boundaries. 

Suya sellers create delicious street food from the flames of charcoal grills. 

Suya spots are Lagos equivalent to happy hour.

Mai Suya, often referred to as Mallam are people who make their living by selling roasted Suya, a spicy skewered meat that is a popular delicacy among many African ethnic groups. 

However, Suya is a street food that defies ethnic and racial boundaries, as even non-locals enjoy it as much as locals. 

Nigeria’s capital city of Lagos generates about a quarter of Nigeria's total gross domestic product; this is due to impart of the local entrepreneurs, the Suya seller.

Cheap eats, good friends African happy hour 

One of the most prominent ethnic groups in Northern Nigeria, the Hausa tribe traditionally prepares Suya. Suya sellers create delicious street food from the flames of charcoal grills. 

The Mai Suya enticing grill smoke along with the smell of spices and cooking meat arouses the taste of Lagos elite class and anyone around. Suya stands are a popular roadside snack for commuters, motorists, and passers-by, every evening at open markets and malls.

One the reason why Suya spots in Lagos are so popular is after a hard day of work, workers seek out relaxation places such as Suya spots or bars to unwind. Suya spots are Lagos equivalent to happy hour where friends and coworkers relax with drinks and suya.

Suya typically costs around 200 naira or .63 cents US for a stick and can be made with grilled chicken, beef, fish bits of kidney, liver, and gizzard, and sometimes goat meat, depending on the demand of the clients in the locality.

Suya is generally made with skewered beef, fish or chicken. The meat is rubbed-in with a dry spice mix containing groundnut powder, cayenne pepper, ginger, paprika, and onion powder. It is often served with spices, sliced onions, tomatoes, cabbages, and other vegetables.

Homemade African Suya Meat Rub Recipe

Suya

Ingredients
1 cup roasted peanuts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 bouillon cube crushed
¼ teaspoon ginger


Directions
Add all spices to a coffee grinder and grind carefully taking care not to over process the mixture or it will turn into peanut butter. 

The texture should resemble fine breadcrumbs. Rub spice mix on uncooked meat, rest for 15 minutes and grill as usual. Store unused portions in an airtight container or keep in the freezer in a sealable plastic bag.

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Kuli Kuli — Modern West African Peanut Snack for Creative Chefs

Kuli Kuli is a time-honored West African snack made from ground roasted peanuts or Bambara groundnuts, seasoned with spices, and traditionally deep-fried until crisp. Once sold by street vendors and enjoyed by travelers across Nigeria and Ghana, it is now finding its place in modern kitchens as a versatile, protein-rich snack and garnish. This updated recipe is adapted for culinary students and young chefs looking to explore African heritage while experimenting with texture and flavor.

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Food Heritage: Kuli Kuli has long been valued as a portable energy source for farmers and traders. Its simple ingredients and deep, nutty flavor make it an excellent bridge between traditional African foodways and modern global cooking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup roasted peanuts or Bambara groundnuts
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 2–3 tablespoons peanut oil (for grinding)

Method

1. Pulse the roasted nuts in a food processor until coarse. Add peanut oil gradually to create a thick, moldable paste.
2. Mix in ginger, paprika, and salt until evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the mixture into small balls or logs. Traditional method: Deep-fry in hot oil until golden. Modern alternative: Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes for a lighter crunch.
4. Cool on parchment before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Contemporary Flavor Variations

Once you master the classic version, experiment with these ideas to make Kuli Kuli your own:

• Dark chocolate drizzle with sea salt — for plated desserts or snack bars.
• Smoked chili and lime zest — adds heat and acidity for savory applications.
• Honey glaze with toasted sesame — ideal for a modern café menu.
• Toasted coconut crust — perfect as a topping for ice cream or smoothie bowls.

Culinary Insight: Bambara groundnuts, cultivated in West Africa long before peanuts arrived from South America, have a mild, chickpea-like flavor. Using them can add depth and authenticity to your Kuli Kuli.

Technique Tip: Control texture by how long you process the nuts. A short grind keeps them coarse and crunchy; a longer blend creates a smooth, pliable paste suitable for bars or garnishes.

FAQ: Kuli Kuli in the Modern Kitchen

Tip: Click each question below to reveal the answer.

What is the difference between Bambara groundnuts and peanuts?

Bambara groundnuts are indigenous to West Africa and have a milder, chickpea-like flavor. Peanuts originated in South America but are now common in African cooking. Both can be used for Kuli Kuli.

Can I bake Kuli Kuli instead of frying?

Yes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15–18 minutes until crisp, or air fry for a lighter texture while retaining crunch.

How can I use Kuli Kuli beyond snacking?

Use it as a crunchy topping for salads, soups, roasted vegetables, or even desserts. Crumble it over yogurt, smoothie bowls, or ice cream for texture and flavor.

Is Kuli Kuli gluten-free?

Yes. Made only from groundnuts, spices, and oil, Kuli Kuli is naturally gluten-free and high in plant protein.

How long does homemade Kuli Kuli last?

When stored in an airtight container in a cool place, Kuli Kuli stays fresh for about a week. Refrigeration can help preserve crispness in humid climates.

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African traditions are passed on through generations, but Africans gradually lose many indigenous traditions and rituals.

On the one hand, globalization has opened up new avenues for cultural exchange and appreciation. African traditions, music, art, and cuisine have gained international recognition and appreciation, allowing for the celebration and preservation of diverse cultural practices. This exposure has created opportunities for Africans to share their rich heritage with the world, fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

On the other hand, the melting pot effect of globalization has brought challenges to indigenous African cultures. The introduction of foreign concepts, principles, and behaviors can result in the decline of customary practices and lifestyles. The spread of Westernization and homogenization are worrying as they are influenced by the worldwide media, consumerism, and Western beliefs, which impact native cultures and could lead to unique traditions and cultural identities disappearing.

Indigenous traditions and rituals refer to the customs, practices, and ceremonies that have been passed down through generations within specific indigenous communities or cultures. These traditions and rituals are deeply rooted in the cultural, spiritual, and social fabric of indigenous peoples and play a significant role in their identity, worldview, and connection to the natural world.

African rich cultural traditions attract attention worldwide, but African Cultures are losing traditions and rituals, and the loss may come too late to teach us each that African culture is a unique answer to the question of what it means to be human.

The current era of globalization has a melting pot influence on indigenous African cultures. While this may promote the integration of societies and has provided millions of people with new opportunities, it also brings with it a loss of uniqueness of indigenous African cultures, which in turn can lead to loss of identity and even self-conflict. This is especially true for traditional African societies exposed to rapid modernization.

The influx of foreign ideas, values, and practices can lead to the erosion of traditional customs and ways of life. Westernization and homogenization have become concerns, as global media, consumerism, and Western ideals influence local cultures, leading to the loss of distinct traditions and cultural identities.

Moreover, the rapid spread of technology and mass media has created a globalized popular culture that can overshadow or marginalize indigenous African cultures. The dominance of Western entertainment, fashion, and lifestyles can dilute or suppress local practices, leaving younger generations disconnected from their roots.

Language is a part of the culture; nearly half of the 7,000 languages spoken in the world are expected to vanish in the next 100 years. In Africa, over 2,000 are spoken on the continent, and hundreds are endangered or critically endangered.

The extinction of a language results in the irrecoverable loss of unique cultural knowledge embodied in it for centuries. Deep in our hearts, we all understand that the quality of our lives depends largely on our ability to participate and benefit from our culture. The current era of globalization has a melting pot influence on indigenous African cultures.

African indigenous traditions encompass a wide range of aspects, including spiritual beliefs, mythology, folklore, rites of passage, healing practices, ceremonies, and seasonal celebrations. They often reflect a deep respect and reverence for the natural environment, ancestral spirits, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.

Rituals within indigenous traditions are purposeful and symbolic acts performed in a prescribed manner. They serve various purposes such as honoring ancestors, seeking guidance from the spiritual realm, marking important life transitions, expressing gratitude, healing, and maintaining harmony within the community and with the natural world.

In 2013, Kenya began a campaign toward the Maasai to educate the tribe on the negative connotations of ear stretching and upper cartilage piercing. Some Kenyan officials believe tribalism is hurting Kenya, and the more mainstream an individual is, the more likely they can absorb into conventional society.

The Samburu are highly dependent on their animals for survival. On November 11, 2011, thousands of the Samburu livestock were impounded due to a dispute over land ownership with Nature Conservancy and the African Wildlife Foundation who purchased the land and gave it as a gift to Kenya for a national park, to be called Laikipia National Park. The Samburu legal case was heard in the town of Nyeri on December 14, 2011, and the court ruled The Kenya Wildlife Service had secured legal registration of the land.

The current era of globalization presents a melting pot influence on indigenous African cultures. While it brings opportunities for cultural exchange and recognition, it also challenges preserving local traditions. Balancing the benefits and drawbacks of globalization is crucial to ensure the diversity and vitality of indigenous African cultures are safeguarded for future generations.

Did you know? Cultures are rooted in a time and place; they define how people relate to nature and their physical environment, the earth, and the cosmos, and they express our attitudes to and beliefs in other forms of life, both animal and plant. The loss of African culture also brings with it a loss of uniqueness of indigenous African cultures, which in turn can lead to loss of identity and even self-conflict.

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Mohammed Dewji — Africa’s Youngest Billionaire

At age 49, Mohammed “Mo” Dewji remains Africa’s youngest self-made billionaire.

Name: Mohammed "Mo" Gulamabbas Dewji

Net Worth: ~US$2.2 billion (2025)

Age: 49

Source of Wealth: Diversified — manufacturing, agriculture, distribution, finance

Residence: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Citizenship: Tanzania

Marital Status: Married, father of three

Notable Quote: “Every good and bad experience in life will teach you something. Choosing how to learn from your past shapes who you are today.”

Mohammed Dewji is CEO of MeTL Group, a family-built conglomerate spanning textiles, agriculture, soft drinks, energy, logistics, and more across 11 African countries. He has publicly challenged global giants like Coca-Cola with his own Mo Cola brand and Mo Energy Drink. His philanthropic foundation funds education, health, and entrepreneurship in Tanzania.

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Mohammed Dewji is widely searched online as “Africa’s best-looking billionaire” thanks to his sharp style and charismatic public appearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Africa’s youngest billionaire?

As of 2025, Mohammed “Mo” Dewji of Tanzania is the youngest confirmed African billionaire, with an estimated net worth of about $2.2 billion.

Who is considered Africa’s best-looking billionaire?

Search trends and media often describe Mohammed Dewji as Africa’s best-looking billionaire due to his style, philanthropy, and high-profile public image.

How did Mohammed Dewji make his fortune?

Dewji grew MeTL Group — founded by his father — into one of Africa’s largest diversified conglomerates, spanning manufacturing, agriculture, finance, and retail.

Is Mohammed Dewji self-made?

He inherited a base business but rapidly expanded it through bold regional growth and acquisitions, making him a self-made billionaire in scale and vision.

Chicken feet dishes are considered a delicacy in many parts of Africa learn how to prepare chicken feet recipes the easy way.

Feet are the best part of the chicken recipe

Chicken feet dishes and recipes are found all over the world.

Chicken feet are unused in many parts of the world but are considered a delicacy in many parts of Africa. The African Gourmet will show you how to prepare chicken feet recipes the easy way.

Chicken feet are available to many people at affordable prices. How to prepare chicken feet the best way is with the African food recipe of chicken feet sauteed with wild mustard green leaves. Chicken feet have a unique flavor of sharp mustard greens and sauteed with chicken feet simmered into a delicious and easy chicken feet African food recipe.

African food recipes are easy to make at home.

Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 20 min Total time: 30 min

Feet are the best part of the chicken recipe

Ingredients
4 cleaned and prepared chicken feet cut in two
4 handfuls chopped mustard greens
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions
Add chicken feet, water, and onions to a large pan with oil and cook 20 minutes over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients and sauté chicken feet 10 minutes longer. Serve warm over rice.

Did you know
Chickens are caught individually by grasping both legs, just above the feet. After the chicken is slaughtered and its feathers removed, the feet are removed at the knee joint.

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Facts about African wild pigs

Learn about a face only a mother could love African wild pigs also known as warthogs.

1.   African wild pigs live in many countries of Africa; Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

2.         Scientific name of African wild pig is Phacochoerus aethiopicus.

3.         Warthogs are a wild member of the pig family.

4.         African wild pigs are very strong, smart animals.

5.         Adult males average 28 to 30 inches long and 250 pounds; adult females average 25 to 28 inches long and 150 pounds.

6.         African wild pig average lifespan is 15 years.

7.         African wild pig are omnivorous eating both plants and meat.

8.         The African wild pig will use its snout and tusks to dig for bulbs, tubers, and roots during the dry season.

9.         During the wet season, they may eat earthworms and other small invertebrates.

10.      African wild pig sleep and rest in holes.

11.      African wild pigs have no fur or fat only sparsely grouped bristles.

12.      The African wild pig lacks both protection from the sun and insulation from cold.

13.      African wild pig live in family groups composed of a female and her young. Sometimes, two families, often of related females, will join together.

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14.      Male African wild pig normally live alone, only joining groups to mate.

15.      Before giving birth to a new litter, the female African wild pig

will chase away the litter she has been raising and goes into isolation.

16.      These abandoned juveniles may join up with another solitary female for a short time before they go out on their own.

17.      The female African wild pig suckles the new litter, and each piglet has its own teat, suckling exclusively from it. Even if a piglet dies, the others do not suckle from the available nipple.

18.      The African wild pig large tusks are two upper tusks emerge from the sides of the snout to form a semicircle; the lower tusks, at the base of the uppers, are worn to a sharp-cutting edge.

19.      Sparse bristles cover the African wild pig body, and longer bristles form a mane from the top of the head down the spine to the middle of the back.

20.      The African wild pig characteristically carries its tail upright when it runs, the tuft waving like a tiny flag.

21.      African wild pig predators are lions, leopards, humans, crocodiles, and hyenas.

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Canned Lion Hunting in South Africa: What It Is and Why You Should Care

Hunting of lions in fenced or confined areas — often called canned hunting — still takes place in South Africa. These hunts involve lions that have been bred in captivity, raised by humans, and then released into a controlled or fenced area where trophy hunters pay thousands of dollars for a guaranteed kill.

How Big Is the Industry?

Recent estimates suggest more than 7,800 lions are held in captivity on commercial lion breeding farms in South Africa — a number that surpasses many remaining wild populations. Meanwhile, wild lion numbers across Africa are estimated at roughly 13,000+ in eastern and southern regions, with far fewer in West and Central Africa.

In 2023, South Africa reported over 500 lions shot as trophies, with most hunts involving captive-bred animals released for short periods in fenced areas.

Legal Status Is Changing

For years, canned lion hunting operated legally. Today, the industry faces new limits:

• South Africa’s courts have ruled against commercial lion bone exports.
• Government policy announced in 2024 aims to phase out the breeding of lions for commercial use and eventually shut down the industry.

Despite these steps, canned hunts remain available, and many farms continue breeding lions while regulations evolve.

Why You Should Care

Canned lion hunting raises ethical, ecological, and cultural concerns:

• Animal Welfare: Lions raised in cramped enclosures often endure poor conditions, malnutrition, and stress before being killed.
• Conservation Risk: Captive breeding has not reduced pressure on wild lions. In fact, demand for bones and trophies can fuel illegal trade and poaching.
• Cultural Impact: Lions are global symbols of power and African wildlife, yet their lives are commodified for quick trophies.
• Tourism Reputation: Ethical travelers are pushing back against wildlife exploitation, which can impact Africa’s eco-tourism economy.

We Revere the Lion in Stories — But Not in Reality

Many of us grew up loving lions as kings of the savannah — The Lion King made us cry when Mufasa died. Yet in real life, thousands of captive lions are bred only to be shot by paying hunters or killed for their bones. The same species that inspired childhood awe is often treated as a commodity rather than a king.

Did You Know?

Lions once roamed most of Africa and parts of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Today, wild lions occupy less than 10% of their historic range — and most lions you see in South Africa are captive-bred.

FAQ: Canned Lion Hunting in South Africa

What is canned lion hunting?

A hunt where lions are bred in captivity, raised by humans, and released into fenced or controlled areas so hunters can easily kill them.

Is canned lion hunting legal?

Yes, but the industry is under pressure. South Africa is phasing out commercial lion breeding and restricting lion bone exports.

Does breeding lions for hunting help wild lion conservation?

No. Studies show captive breeding has not reduced pressure on wild lions and may fuel illegal trade in lion parts.

How much does a canned lion hunt cost?

Trophy hunters often pay tens of thousands of dollars — some hunts exceed $50,000 — for guaranteed lion kills.

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Libya, Sudan and Somalia are three Muslim African Countries on President Donald Trump executive order immigration ban.

Executive Order 13769, titled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.

Trump's executive order 13769 on immigration bars citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States for the next 90 days and suspends the admission of all refugees for 120 days.

About Sudan Executive Order 13769

Sudan is situated in northern Africa, with a coastline bordering the Red Sea. It sits at the crossroads of Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Sudan, the Muslim population is 97%.

Sudan's development has been plagued by ongoing conflicts, most notably the Darfur conflict, which began around 2003 when several rebel groups took up arms against the government in Khartoum which still continue today.

Sudan's President, Omar al-Bashir, was charged with crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, including genocide, related to the Darfur conflict in 2010. The Sudan government policy has been to target opposition groups including tribes associated with the revolutionaries.

The violence escalated into a war, and in 2008, the UN estimated that 300,000 people might have died in the Darfur conflict, although experts say that figure has likely risen since then.  In 2016, the Sudanese government was accused last year of using chemical weapons against the people of Darfur, according to a report released by Amnesty International, which said the attacks might constitute a war crime.

South Sudan’s current conflict continues to put pressure on Sudan, with more than 100,000 having sought safety in October 2014 alone, the World Bank reports, and an additional 7,000 people fled across the border after fighting broke out in the South Sudanese capital, Juba, in July 2016. Sustained and multiple conflicts, undermine opportunities for economic and social development of Sudan.

About Libya Executive Order 13769

Libya is located in Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria. In Libya, the Muslim population is 97%.

Libya was one of the wealthiest and most stable nations in Africa a few years ago. The country was led by Col. Muammar al-Qadhafi for more than 40 years after he seized power in a 1969 coup. During the 1970s, Qadhafi used oil revenues to promote his dogma outside Libya, supporting the downing of two airliners - one over Scotland, another in Northern Africa and a nightclub bombing in Berlin.

UN sanctions in 1992 reigned in Qadhafi; sanctions were lifted in 2003 following acceptance of responsibility for the bombings and agreement to claimant compensation. Qadhafi also agreed to end Libya's program to develop weapons of mass destruction, and he made significant strides in normalizing relations with Western nations.

However, within his own country, Qadhafi’s brutal crackdown on protesters in 2010 spawned a civil war and Qadhafi was eventually ousted and executed. The interim Government of National Accord or GNA as of December 2016, had not secured House approval and several elements of the Libyan Political Agreement remained stalled, resulting in rival governments continuing to operate independently. Qadhafi’s removal created a political void, and no stable government has taken his place since.

Islamic State in Iraq and Syria better known as ISIS found a stronghold in Sirte, Qadhafi’s hometown. The group was finally swept out of the city in December 2016, but the US continues to strike ISIS targets in the country. Now, three factions are fighting for power over Libya.

About Somalia Executive Order 13769

Somalia is located in Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean and bordering three countries; Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Somalia, the Muslim population is 99.8%.

One of the world's poorest countries, Somalia descended into civil war after Dictator Siad Barre's removal in 1991. Now, after 25 years of war and conflict, much of the country's governance structure, economic infrastructure, and institutions have been destroyed.

al-Shabab means The Youth in Arabic. al-Shabaab grew in size and strength over many years, carrying out attacks against government and military targets, recruiting child soldiers. On October 18, 2016, at least 10 people killed after al-Shabab fighters carry out suicide attack at a police station in Afgoye city.

al-Shabab emerged as the radical youth wing of Somalia's now-defunct Union of Islamic Courts, which controlled Mogadishu in 2006, before being forced out by Ethiopian forces. On Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 21 people died in twin blasts in the country's capital Mogadishu.  al-Shabab is currently led by Ahmad Umar, also known as Abu Ubaidah. The US has issued a $6 million reward for information leading to his capture.

On January 1, 2017, hundreds of people took to the streets in Afgoye town to protest against illegal roadblocks set up by gunmen dressed in Somali military, according to local residents. The protesters demanded the Somali government to remove the illegal checkpoints from Mogadishu-Afgoye highway. Afgoye has been a main target of al shabaab in recent months.

In Somalia, over half of the population lives in poverty, living on $1.90 per day. Human Rights Watch reports that displaced populations remain vulnerable to sexual violence and forced evictions in government-controlled areas. Government security forces, African Union troops and allied militias have been responsible for indiscriminate sexual violence.

Trump's immigration executive order three facts

The order, named "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States," took immediate effect to bar admission to the U.S. of all people with non-immigrant or immigrant visas from seven countries -- Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen -- for 90 days. It also barred entry to all refugees from anywhere in the world for 120 days.

On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 the state of Hawaii became the first state to challenge the revised executive order, setting into motion another round of legal challenges over the plan.

Trump’s second travel ban was still being largely blocked by the courts after the latest decision was handed down Monday, June 12, 2017. Applicants from the six listed countries attempting to travel to the United States have to show a relationship with a parent, spouse, child, adult son or daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law or sibling in the U.S.

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Super Simple Breadfruit Recipe

Breadfruit may not be the first item you reach for in the supermarket, but the large, protein nutrient-rich breadfruit is a staple food in sub-Saharan Africa.

Peppery Breadfruit Fritters

African Recipes by African Gourmet 

African breadfruit fritters are deep-fried and scrumptious; the fritters are a tasty blend of savory and peppery.

Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min Total time: 20 min

Peppery Breadfruit Fritters

Ingredients

1/2 cup cooked breadfruit, mashed

1 cup cassava flour

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons water

½ teaspoon salt

Oil for frying

Directions

In a large bowl add all ingredients and mix well, add just enough water so the mixture will make small soft balls with the dough. Fry in hot oil until golden brown, place fritters on a paper towel to soak up excess oil and serve warm.

Did you know?

The breadfruit tree has the scientific name Artocarpus altilis it produces fruit for over 50 years. Ripe breadfruit has a sweet flavor and should be used when it is soft, breadfruit seeds, leaves, and blossoms are also a tasty treat.