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West Africa landscape

West Africa

13 countries

Bold, vibrant and deeply comforting. West African cooking is built on tomatoes, peppers, palm oil and rice — from smoky jollof to rich egusi soup.

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East Africa landscape

East Africa

13 countries

Aromatic and ancient. East African cuisine spans Ethiopian spice stews, Kenyan pilau and coastal Swahili flavours of coconut and lime.

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North Africa landscape

North Africa

6 countries

Layered and fragrant. North African food is famous for slow-cooked tagines, couscous and warm sweet-savoury spice blends.

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Central Africa landscape

Central Africa

8 countries

Earthy and hearty. Central African cooking celebrates cassava leaves, peanuts, plantain and palm oil in rich, slow-simmered stews.

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Southern Africa landscape

Southern Africa

4 countries

A rainbow of influences. Southern African food blends indigenous, Dutch and Malay traditions in dishes like bobotie and braai.

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