The African Gourmet: African Cuisine, Folktales and Cultural Stories

Hot chili peppers, also known as chilies, are a popular spice used in many cuisines in Africa.  Chili peppers are known for their distinctive fiery taste and pungent aroma, but they also offer a variety of health benefits. Boosts metabolism: Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their spicy taste, can increase metabolism and help burn fat.  Reduces inflammation: Capsaicin also has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation and pain in the body. Supports heart health: Chili peppers contain antioxidants and other nutrients that can help improve heart health by reducing cholesterol levels and preventing blood clots.  Helps regulate blood sugar: The compounds in chili peppers may help regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity. Boosts immunity: Chili peppers are rich in vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system. Promotes digestion: Capsaicin can also help stimulate the digestive system and relieve digestive issues lik...

The Nigerian Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad since 1992 have been accused of roadside executions, motiveless arrests, unlawful detention, jailhouse mock executions, harassment and extortion. The Nigerian Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has long been accused of committing roadside executions after extracting groundless confessions, harassment and extorting civilians since it was created in 1992 to capture and solve cases of armed robberies, cybercrimes, murders, kidnappings, and other major crimes.  In 2020, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari stated he would disband the SARS unit however, to date, this is the fourth time in as many years that the government has promised to disband or reform the unit that citizens say has terrorized them for decades without any real change. Nigerian Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad allegedly went from combating violent crime to allegedly committing violent crime. In the most recent incident, a Nigerian police officer, Drambi Vandi has be...

Uncover why 'Mau Mau' was a colonial slur for Kenya's Land and Freedom Army, and how respecting their true name honors Kenya's fight for independence. Mau Mau is a racist substitution for the Kenya Land and Freedom Army Many words and phrases have hidden histories. The term Mau Mau — often used instead of Kenya Land and Freedom Army (KLFA) — originated as a racial slur during the 1950s British campaign against Kenyan anti-colonial fighters. British propaganda in the 1950s spread words like mau-maued and mau-mauing to portray freedom fighters as savages, undermining the legitimacy of their struggle for land and justice. The KLFA, a grassroots army of mainly Kikuyu farmers led by Dedan Kimathi , launched the war for independence against colonial rule, demanding land reform and an end to racial segregation. Propagandists coined “Mau Mau” to obscure their goals. Although the fighters rejected the label, it r...