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About the Author

Ivy is the researcher and writer behind The African Gourmet, blending African food, history, and cultural storytelling. Her work is cited by universities, Wikipedia, major news outlets, and global food writers.

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African Countries Hub | History, Culture & Cuisine

African Countries Hub | History, Culture & Cuisine
Map of African countries organized by region and cultural diversity

African Countries Hub

Africa is home to more than fifty nations, each shaped by its own history, cuisine, heritage, and ways of seeing the world. This hub groups African countries by region so readers can explore how landscapes, trade routes, migration, belief systems, and food traditions connect—and diverge—across the continent.

North Africa

Algeria
Egypt
Libya
Morocco
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Sudan
Tunisia

West Africa

Benin
Burkina Faso
Cape Verde
Côte d’Ivoire
Gambia
Ghana
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Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Liberia
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Nigeria
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo

East Africa & Indian Ocean

Burundi
Djibouti
Ethiopia
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Eritrea
Kenya
Rwanda
Somalia
South Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Madagascar
Mauritius
Seychelles

Central Africa

Angola
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Republic of the Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
São Tomé and Príncipe

Southern Africa

Botswana
Eswatini
Lesotho
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
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Zambia
Zimbabwe

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How to Use This Hub

Click any country to explore its traditional foods, history, folktales, proverbs, and contemporary cultural life. New pages are added regularly.

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African Gourmet FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

Use the “African Recipes” category or explore posts like African Recipes for regional dishes and ingredients.

Can I share or reprint your articles?

You may share articles with attribution and a link back to The African Gourmet. Reprinting in print or commercial use requires permission.

Where can I learn more about African proverbs and folklore?

Explore our African Proverbs and African Folktales sections for timeless wisdom and stories.

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