Complete History of Africa

Africa Day is a worldwide celebration of culture, which fosters self-respect and overall respect for Africa. Ghana became the first African country south of the Sahara to gain independence. Africa is a rich continent inhabited by poor people. Africa faces massive challenges, including extreme poverty, illness, desertification, malnutrition and ongoing conflict. Extreme poverty together with lack of access to basic education, health care and adequate nutrition continues to prevent millions of talented, promising young people in Africa from fulfilling their potential. Africa Day is a call to action for diverse people and organizations to promote the movement for Africa and her bright future. History of Africa Day After World War II, the process of decolonization of the African continent gathered momentum as Africans increasingly advocated for political rights and independence. While in other parts of the continent colonial power...

A fresh mango has one large, long, flat seed in the center of the fruit. Once you learn how to work around the seed, cutting a fresh mango is simple. Good rule to follow when choosing the perfect mango to cut is do not focus on the color of the mango since it is not the best indicator of ripeness. Squeeze the mango gently. A ripe mango will give slightly. How to cut fresh mangos 1. Always judge when a mango is ripe by feel. 2. Wash the mango before cutting with warm water 3. After cutting thin slice from 1 end of mango, rest mango on trimmed bottom and cut off skin in thin strips, top to bottom. 4. Cut down along each side of flat pit to remove flesh. 5. Trim any remaining flesh off sides of pit. Once fruit is peeled and sliced, it can be chopped as desired. Spicy Curry Mango Coconut Relish Ingredients 2 cups fresh coconut flakes 1 cup diced ripe mango 1 tablespoon red pepper flake (optional) 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon ground curry 1 teaspoon br...

Make the best Moroccan Braised Lamb Chops for Two recipe. Fragrant flavors of Moroccan Braised Lamb Chops for Two with preserved lemons, tomatoes, fragrant rosemary, and a sprinkling of fresh parsley is the perfect date night dish for two. Moroccan Braised Lamb Chops for Two Moroccan Braised Lamb Chops for Two Ingredients: 2 10-ounce shoulder lamb chops, ¾ to 1 inch thick, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped fine 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1/2 preserved lemon Directions: Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown chops well on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Add onion and cook over medium heat to skillet until softened about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and rosemary and sauté about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and their juice, and bring to simmer. Add chopped preserved lem...

Irio Kenyan Veggie Mashed Potatoes Recipe African Recipes by African Gourmet   Serve as a side dish, Irio Kenyan veggie mashed potatoes recipe is a perfect complete to most grilled, fried and baked meats. Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 15 min Total time: 35 min Irio Kenyan Veggie Mashed Potatoes Recipe Ingredients 3 High-starch potatoes such as Russets 2 handfuls pumpkin leaves, chopped ½ cup frozen green peas ½ cup frozen sweet corn ½ cup vegetable broth Directions In a large pot boil the potatoes, then mash. Chop the pumpkin leaves and boil until well cooked, drain liquid and add all ingredients, over medium heat simmer until warm. Serve as a side dish, Irio is a perfect complete to most grilled, fried and baked meats.  

African Quarter In Berlin Germany Berlin's Afrikanisches Viertel or African quarter carries the names of a number of cruel German colonial rulers, military personnel and German colonies during the scramble for Africa.  Germany in Africa Germany in Africa Germany seized four protectorates, in Africa: Togo and Cameroon in the west, German Southwest Africa (today’s Namibia), and German East Africa (today’s Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi) in the east. Parts of modern day Chad, Gabon, Ghana (the gold coast), Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, the Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo were also under the control of German Africa at various points during German rule. Africans fought Germany over their homeland and this led to several violent colonial wars. The Herero-Nama war of 1904 in German Southwest Africa and the Maji-Maji war in German East Africa were the most devastating for Native Africans. The German-Herero war led to the first genocide of the 20th...

Punk rock in Africa, punk is a loud, aggressive music but punk is a state of mind, freedom no matter what continent you live on. Punk Rock Bands African bands The Cum In Your Face (TCIYF), 340ml and TBMO are three Punk music bands in South Africa and Mozambique you should give a listen. Punk Rock in Africa Punk rock in Africa Starting from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, almost 50 years ago, punk rock spread around the world with bands like the Sex pistols, the Clash and the Ramones gathering a cult following and creating a scene in which kids who didn’t fit in found a community. African punks in reality, they have been present from punk’s zenith with the hardcore punk band formed in Washington, D.C., in 197 7, Bad Brains . Three popular Africa Punk Music Bands TCIYF TCIYF, Soweto South Africa What does TCIYF stands for? Well, bluntly it stands for The Cum In Your Face. This thrash punk band from Soweto, a Johannesburg township and the largest township in Sout...

African Cassava Honey Bread African Recipes by African Gourmet   This easy African cassava honey bread has a light delicious flavor of honey with a hint of lemony coriander sweet spice. Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 35 min Total time: 55 min African Cassava Honey Bread Ingredients 2 cups cassava flour 2 tablespoons honey 2 large eggs ½ cup whole milk ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander Directions In a large bowl cream eggs and sugar, add honey, spices lemon, milk and soda, mix well. Add cassava flour, mix until soft dough forms. Place dough in a greased and floured bread pan; bake 300 degrees for 30 – 40 minutes. Serve warm with butter, jam, jelly or sweet chutney. Cassava honey bread is perfect with any African soup or stew recipe. More economical easy lunch and dinner recipes to make right now so you never have to eat or prepare a boring meal again. ...