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ESSAYESSAY In recent events Nigerian oil prices have sky rocketed. It is In recent events Nigerian oil prices have sky rocketed. It is

near the record. This unexpected jump in the market is due to a threat near the record. This unexpected jump in the market is due to a threat made by a militant group whom in the past has made it very clear that made by a militant group whom in the past has made it very clear that their threats are no joking matter.their threats are no joking matter.

There have been many theories about why this group has There have been many theories about why this group has such a strong disliking towards the oil industry and their workers, but such a strong disliking towards the oil industry and their workers, but one thing’s for sure; they are major suspects in several kidnappings of one thing’s for sure; they are major suspects in several kidnappings of people who have ties with the oil companies. people who have ties with the oil companies.

One of the major players in oil industry, Schell, has already One of the major players in oil industry, Schell, has already tightened security in many areas and in some cases even advised tightened security in many areas and in some cases even advised workers to leave. This may explain the spike in price as well. At this workers to leave. This may explain the spike in price as well. At this time there is no knowing how long strict security measures will time there is no knowing how long strict security measures will continue. continue.

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Religion Religion

MuslimMuslim ChristianChristian Local Indigenous CongregationsLocal Indigenous Congregations

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Countries/flagsCountries/flags

Nigeria BeninTogo

Ghana Liberia Burkina

Cote Di’vorie Sierra Leone Guinea

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Countries/flags continuedCountries/flags continued

Gambia Senegal Guinea-Bissau

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Climate Climate

Guinean  wet tropical Guinean  wet tropical This region has a clearly marked dry This region has a clearly marked dry

season  (November-March) and a wet season  (November-March) and a wet season with maxima rainfall in June and season with maxima rainfall in June and September. The rainfall is between 1,000 September. The rainfall is between 1,000 and 1,250mm. Relative humidity is about 80 and 1,250mm. Relative humidity is about 80 per cent in the morning] except in the dry per cent in the morning] except in the dry season (which lasts for four months) when season (which lasts for four months) when the figure drops to 70 per centthe figure drops to 70 per cent

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GovernmentGovernment Governments: Governments: Nigeria: federal republicNigeria: federal republic Benin: republic under multiparty democratic ruleBenin: republic under multiparty democratic rule Togo: republic under transition to multiparty democratic ruleTogo: republic under transition to multiparty democratic rule Ghana: constitutional democracyGhana: constitutional democracy Liberia: republicLiberia: republic Burkina: parliamentary republicBurkina: parliamentary republic Cote D'ivoire: republicCote D'ivoire: republic Sierra Leone:Sierra Leone: Guinea: republicGuinea: republic Gambia: republicGambia: republic Guinea-Bissau: republic Guinea-Bissau: republic Senegal: republic under multiparty democratic ruleSenegal: republic under multiparty democratic rule

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Food!Food!

A typical meal in West Africa is heavy on starchy foods, A typical meal in West Africa is heavy on starchy foods, light on meat, generous on fat and commonly cooked in light on meat, generous on fat and commonly cooked in one pot. the most telling characteristic of an African dish is one pot. the most telling characteristic of an African dish is heat: chile peppers are used beyond what we would begin heat: chile peppers are used beyond what we would begin to think of as hot. The most notorious peppers, the Scotch to think of as hot. The most notorious peppers, the Scotch Bonnets and the pilli pilli, earn respect from even the most Bonnets and the pilli pilli, earn respect from even the most dedicated chile-heads. Equatorial climates all tend to dedicated chile-heads. Equatorial climates all tend to encourage the use of chiles, as these hot foods produce encourage the use of chiles, as these hot foods produce the effect of "gustatory sweating" -- distinguished from the effect of "gustatory sweating" -- distinguished from other types of bodily perspiration and resulting in an overall other types of bodily perspiration and resulting in an overall cooling effect. cooling effect.

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HistoryHistory

During pre-colonialism many slaves were During pre-colonialism many slaves were tradedtraded

Following WWII protest against European Following WWII protest against European Rule sprung out- in 1957 Ghana became Rule sprung out- in 1957 Ghana became first sub-Sahara Africa to achieve first sub-Sahara Africa to achieve independenceindependence

1958 referendum divided Africa into states 1958 referendum divided Africa into states Sense independence Africa’s sufferedSense independence Africa’s suffered

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History ContinuedHistory Continued

Nigerian Civil War(1967-1970)Nigerian Civil War(1967-1970) Two Civil wars in Liberia (1989 1999)Two Civil wars in Liberia (1989 1999) decade of fighting in Sierra Leone(1991-decade of fighting in Sierra Leone(1991-

2002)2002) Tuareg Rebellion in Niger and Mali in the Tuareg Rebellion in Niger and Mali in the

early 1990s, and an ongoing conflict in Côte early 1990s, and an ongoing conflict in Côte d'Ivoire that began in 2002.d'Ivoire that began in 2002.

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GeorgaphyGeorgaphy

Mangrove forest and many swaps (Nigerian Mangrove forest and many swaps (Nigerian area)area)

Niagara Delta region largest wetland in the Niagara Delta region largest wetland in the worldworld

Coastal plains on Atlantic OceanCoastal plains on Atlantic Ocean Many forests and rainforestsMany forests and rainforests Composed of semi-arid terrain Composed of semi-arid terrain West Africa is known as Bulge of AfricaWest Africa is known as Bulge of Africa

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CultureCulture

Nigeria is made up of over 400 ethnic Nigeria is made up of over 400 ethnic nationalitiesnationalities

Festivals important way to celebrate cultureFestivals important way to celebrate culture Native arts and handcrafts very important Native arts and handcrafts very important

and many people create themand many people create them Weaving, wood carving, ceramics, pottery Weaving, wood carving, ceramics, pottery

making, clothing are other examples of what making, clothing are other examples of what they create and sellthey create and sell

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Recipes Recipes Palava SaucePalava Sauce 250 ml (8 fl oz) palm oil250 ml (8 fl oz) palm oil

4 medium onions, finely chopped4 medium onions, finely chopped4 large tomatoes, blanched, peeled and mashed4 large tomatoes, blanched, peeled and mashedSalt and pepper to tasteSalt and pepper to taste2-4 red chillies (hot peppers), finely chopped (optional)2-4 red chillies (hot peppers), finely chopped (optional)250 g (1/2 lb) diced cooked meat or leftovers250 g (1/2 lb) diced cooked meat or leftovers     (optional, although not chicken)      (optional, although not chicken)     and/or 250 g (1/2 lb) fish e.g. snapper, tuna, salmon or trevally    and/or 250 g (1/2 lb) fish e.g. snapper, tuna, salmon or trevally125 g (1/4 lb) smoked herring, boned (optional)125 g (1/4 lb) smoked herring, boned (optional)200 g (6-1/2 oz) dried prawns (shrimp)200 g (6-1/2 oz) dried prawns (shrimp)3 bunches of spinach (sliver beet) or 750 g (1-1/2 lb) frozen spinach 3 bunches of spinach (sliver beet) or 750 g (1-1/2 lb) frozen spinach     (silver beet), washed and chopped    (silver beet), washed and chopped100 g (3-1/2 oz) egushi (shelled pumpkin seeds or pepitas), 100 g (3-1/2 oz) egushi (shelled pumpkin seeds or pepitas),     ground in a coffee grinder     ground in a coffee grinder

Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onions until golden. Add the tomatoes, Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onions until golden. Add the tomatoes, pepper to taste and the chillies (hot peppers). If you are using corn oil (see pepper to taste and the chillies (hot peppers). If you are using corn oil (see Note) add turmeric here. Cook for 10-15 minutes on low heat, stirring Note) add turmeric here. Cook for 10-15 minutes on low heat, stirring regularly (not continuously). Add salt to taste with your choice of diced, regularly (not continuously). Add salt to taste with your choice of diced, cooked meat and fish. Stir in the smoked herring with the dried prawns cooked meat and fish. Stir in the smoked herring with the dried prawns (shrimp). Simmer on very low heat, stirring regularly to prevent burning. Add (shrimp). Simmer on very low heat, stirring regularly to prevent burning. Add the spinach (silver beet) to the meat mixture. Cover and simmer on low heat the spinach (silver beet) to the meat mixture. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the spinach (silver beet) is soft and cooked. Stir for 10-15 minutes or until the spinach (silver beet) is soft and cooked. Stir regularly, taking care not to break up the fish too much. Add the egushi regularly, taking care not to break up the fish too much. Add the egushi (pumpkin seeds) and stir them into the sauce. Cook for a further 10-15 (pumpkin seeds) and stir them into the sauce. Cook for a further 10-15 minutes on low heat. minutes on low heat.

Serve hot with boiled rice, yams, plantains, gari (coarse cassava flour), Banku Serve hot with boiled rice, yams, plantains, gari (coarse cassava flour), Banku (cornmeal dumplings) or any root vegetable, roasted, boiled or grilled. (cornmeal dumplings) or any root vegetable, roasted, boiled or grilled.

Recipe Origin: Recipe Origin: GHANAGHANA

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Recipes(Cont.)Recipes(Cont.) Omanhene Orange CheesecakeOmanhene Orange Cheesecake Crust:Crust: 1/3 c unblanched (skins on) whole almonds1/3 c unblanched (skins on) whole almonds

1 Tbsp granulated sugar1 Tbsp granulated sugar1-1/4 c graham cracker crumbs1-1/4 c graham cracker crumbs5 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Butter the sides ONLY (using butter in addition to the 5 Tbsp) of an assembled 9 x 3-inch springform pan Butter the sides ONLY (using butter in addition to the 5 Tbsp) of an assembled 9 x 3-inch springform pan (mine is a wonderful non-stick, made by a company called "Kaiser"). Set aside. In food processor fitted with (mine is a wonderful non-stick, made by a company called "Kaiser"). Set aside. In food processor fitted with a steel blade, combine almonds and sugar. Process only until almonds are very finely chopped. Turn into a steel blade, combine almonds and sugar. Process only until almonds are very finely chopped. Turn into medium bowl; add graham crackers crumbs and mix well. Add melted butter; stir to mix thoroughly. Turn medium bowl; add graham crackers crumbs and mix well. Add melted butter; stir to mix thoroughly. Turn crust into prepared pan. With fingers or back of spoon, use most of crust mixture to form a crust all the way crust into prepared pan. With fingers or back of spoon, use most of crust mixture to form a crust all the way up the pan sides. Compact remaining crust mixture firmly and evenly on bottom of pan. (Try not to have up the pan sides. Compact remaining crust mixture firmly and evenly on bottom of pan. (Try not to have crust too thick where pan sides and bottom meet). Chill until needed. crust too thick where pan sides and bottom meet). Chill until needed.

Batter:Batter: 20 ingots (0.7 oz. each) Omanhene dark milk chocolate, chopped20 ingots (0.7 oz. each) Omanhene dark milk chocolate, chopped

24 oz. cream cheese, softened24 oz. cream cheese, softened1-1/4 c granulated sugar1-1/4 c granulated sugar2 Tbsp flour2 Tbsp flourPinch saltPinch salt2 large eggs & 1 egg yolk2 large eggs & 1 egg yolk2/3 c sour cream2/3 c sour cream1-1/4 c heavy cream1-1/4 c heavy cream1/4 c orange liqueur1/4 c orange liqueurGrated zest of 2 large deep colored orangesGrated zest of 2 large deep colored oranges1 tsp pure vanilla 1 tsp pure vanilla

Important:Important: this cheesecake will drip while baking -- you'll want a tray under it. To make one, use about a this cheesecake will drip while baking -- you'll want a tray under it. To make one, use about a 15 to 18-inch length of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fold each side in several times; you want a "tray" about 15 to 18-inch length of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fold each side in several times; you want a "tray" about one foot square with standing sides about an inch high. The "tray" should fit on an oven rack with at least one foot square with standing sides about an inch high. The "tray" should fit on an oven rack with at least an inch or two of empty space on all sides to allow for air circulation. Set the "tray" aside. an inch or two of empty space on all sides to allow for air circulation. Set the "tray" aside.

Adjust one rack to center of oven and one rack to position below center. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In Adjust one rack to center of oven and one rack to position below center. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In medium heat proof bowl, place chopped chocolate. Set over hot water on low heat; stir often until almost medium heat proof bowl, place chopped chocolate. Set over hot water on low heat; stir often until almost melted. Remove from heat and hot water; stir until smooth. Set aside. melted. Remove from heat and hot water; stir until smooth. Set aside.

In large bowl of electric mixer, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, flour and salt. Beat at medium In large bowl of electric mixer, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, flour and salt. Beat at medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, just until perfectly smooth. Scrape bowl and beaters frequently throughout mixing speed 1 to 2 minutes, just until perfectly smooth. Scrape bowl and beaters frequently throughout mixing process. At a low speed, add eggs, one a t time, then yolk, beating until smooth after each addition. Still at process. At a low speed, add eggs, one a t time, then yolk, beating until smooth after each addition. Still at low speed, add sour cream, then gradually add heavy cream, beating only until combined. All at once, add low speed, add sour cream, then gradually add heavy cream, beating only until combined. All at once, add chocolate, which may be slightly warm. Again, beat only until mixed. Remove bowl from mixer. chocolate, which may be slightly warm. Again, beat only until mixed. Remove bowl from mixer.

With large spatula, gently stir in liqueur, orange zest, and vanilla, mixing only until blended. Batter should With large spatula, gently stir in liqueur, orange zest, and vanilla, mixing only until blended. Batter should be smooth.be smooth.

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Recipes (Cont.)Recipes (Cont.)         Turn into chilled crust. Turn into chilled crust. GentlyGently twist pan from side to side to level batter (batter will not reach top of twist pan from side to side to level batter (batter will not reach top of

crust -- crust -- okok). With toothpick, prick any obvious air bubbles. Place foil "tray" on lower oven rack in pre-). With toothpick, prick any obvious air bubbles. Place foil "tray" on lower oven rack in pre-heated oven. Place cheesecake on center rack and close oven door. heated oven. Place cheesecake on center rack and close oven door.

Bake 8 minutes. Reduce heat to 250 degrees F. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes Bake 8 minutes. Reduce heat to 250 degrees F. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes longer, only until outer two inches or so of cheesecake appears "set". Remove to cooling rack. Cool at longer, only until outer two inches or so of cheesecake appears "set". Remove to cooling rack. Cool at room temperature, away from drafts, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. room temperature, away from drafts, 2-1/2 to 3 hours.

Gently loosen cheesecake from pan sides. Carefully release sides of springform pan. Chill cheesecake at Gently loosen cheesecake from pan sides. Carefully release sides of springform pan. Chill cheesecake at least overnight before serving; wrap tightly when cold. Serve in small portions, accompanied, if you least overnight before serving; wrap tightly when cold. Serve in small portions, accompanied, if you wish, by lightly sweetened whipped cream and/or sectioned oranges. wish, by lightly sweetened whipped cream and/or sectioned oranges.

Serves 16 or more.Serves 16 or more. Spicy Foods Make West AfricansSpicy Foods Make West Africans CoolerCooler                         A typical meal in West Africa is heavy on starchy foods, light on meat, generous on fat and A typical meal in West Africa is heavy on starchy foods, light on meat, generous on fat and

commonly cooked in one pot. the most telling characteristic of an African dish is heat: chile peppers are commonly cooked in one pot. the most telling characteristic of an African dish is heat: chile peppers are used beyond what we would begin to think of as hot. The most notorious peppers, the Scotch Bonnets used beyond what we would begin to think of as hot. The most notorious peppers, the Scotch Bonnets and the pilli pilli, earn respect from even the most dedicated chile-heads. Equatorial climates all tend to and the pilli pilli, earn respect from even the most dedicated chile-heads. Equatorial climates all tend to encourage the use of chiles, as these hot foods produce the effect of "gustatory sweating" -- encourage the use of chiles, as these hot foods produce the effect of "gustatory sweating" -- distinguished from other types of bodily perspiration and resulting in an overall cooling effect distinguished from other types of bodily perspiration and resulting in an overall cooling effect

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Recipes (Cont.)Recipes (Cont.) Jollof RiceJollof Rice     Jollof Rice is among the best known of West African dishes not only because it is delicious and easy Jollof Rice is among the best known of West African dishes not only because it is delicious and easy

to prepare, but because the ingredients are readily available in Western countries! Its origin, to prepare, but because the ingredients are readily available in Western countries! Its origin, however, remains a bone of contention between several West African nations. There are many however, remains a bone of contention between several West African nations. There are many regional cooking variations — this version is my mother's! regional cooking variations — this version is my mother's!

500 g (1 lb) lean beef or chicken500 g (1 lb) lean beef or chickenSalt and ground white pepper, to tasteSalt and ground white pepper, to tasteVegetable oil for fryingVegetable oil for frying1L (1-3/4 pt) stock or water with 3 crushed stock cubes1L (1-3/4 pt) stock or water with 3 crushed stock cubes3 large onions, finely chopped3 large onions, finely chopped4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped2-3 chillies (hot peppers), finely chopped2-3 chillies (hot peppers), finely chopped4 large tomatoes, blanched, peeled and blended or mashed4 large tomatoes, blanched, peeled and blended or mashed45 g (3 tablespoons) tomato paste45 g (3 tablespoons) tomato paste250 g (8 oz) each of assorted chopped vegetables, e.g. carrots, green beans, 250 g (8 oz) each of assorted chopped vegetables, e.g. carrots, green beans,     mushrooms and capsicums (sweet or bell peppers)    mushrooms and capsicums (sweet or bell peppers)500 g (1 lb) long-grain rice500 g (1 lb) long-grain riceLettuce, parsley or fresh coriander (cilantro) Lettuce, parsley or fresh coriander (cilantro)     and hard-boiled eggs to garnish     and hard-boiled eggs to garnish

Cut meat or chicken into 5 cm (2 in) cubes or small pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cover Cut meat or chicken into 5 cm (2 in) cubes or small pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cover and allow to stand for 1-2 hours. and allow to stand for 1-2 hours.

Heat oil in fry-pan and fry the meat or chicken pieces until brown. Remove meat from oil and add to Heat oil in fry-pan and fry the meat or chicken pieces until brown. Remove meat from oil and add to the stock in a large, heavy-based saucepan. Simmer on low heat until meat begins to soften, then the stock in a large, heavy-based saucepan. Simmer on low heat until meat begins to soften, then remove from heat. remove from heat.

Drain excess oil from fry pan leaving enough oil to fry onions, garlic and chillies (hot peppers) until Drain excess oil from fry pan leaving enough oil to fry onions, garlic and chillies (hot peppers) until golden. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, half the combined vegetables and 250 mL (8 fl oz) of stock golden. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, half the combined vegetables and 250 mL (8 fl oz) of stock from the meat mixture. Stir well, adjust seasoning and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes. Add this from the meat mixture. Stir well, adjust seasoning and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes. Add this vegetable sauce to the meat mixture in the saucepan and simmer gently. Finally, stir in the vegetable sauce to the meat mixture in the saucepan and simmer gently. Finally, stir in the uncooked, long-grain rice. Adjust the seasoning again, cover and simmer slowly on low heat for uncooked, long-grain rice. Adjust the seasoning again, cover and simmer slowly on low heat for about 15 minutes. about 15 minutes.

Arrange the remaining vegetables on top of the rice and continue to simmer until the rice absorbs all Arrange the remaining vegetables on top of the rice and continue to simmer until the rice absorbs all the stock, softens and cooks, and the meat is tender. It may be necessary to sprinkle additional the stock, softens and cooks, and the meat is tender. It may be necessary to sprinkle additional water mix to help the rice cook. If so use small amounts at a time of approximately 250 mL (8 fl oz) water mix to help the rice cook. If so use small amounts at a time of approximately 250 mL (8 fl oz) lightly salted water. lightly salted water.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped lettuce, parsley or fresh coriander (cilantro) and hard-boiled eggs. Serve hot, garnished with chopped lettuce, parsley or fresh coriander (cilantro) and hard-boiled eggs.

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Recipes (Cont.)Recipes (Cont.) West African KebabsWest African Kebabs

(Kyinkyinga)(Kyinkyinga)     Like plantain and nuts, Kyinkyinga (pronounced 'chinchinga') is 'street' food and a vendor's delight. Like plantain and nuts, Kyinkyinga (pronounced 'chinchinga') is 'street' food and a vendor's delight.

Because these moist, seasoned skewers of meat and capsicum (sweet or bell pepper) attract flies, Because these moist, seasoned skewers of meat and capsicum (sweet or bell pepper) attract flies, Kyinkyinga is kept in closed glass cabinets which are perched precariously on the vendors' heads. Kyinkyinga is kept in closed glass cabinets which are perched precariously on the vendors' heads.

The vendors rush into traffic stopped at red lights or up to buses and lorries parked at rest stops to The vendors rush into traffic stopped at red lights or up to buses and lorries parked at rest stops to try to make a quick sale. The acrobatics involved in balancing a heavy glass case full of hot try to make a quick sale. The acrobatics involved in balancing a heavy glass case full of hot Kyinkyinga while simultaneously counting change from a money belt defies description! Kyinkyinga while simultaneously counting change from a money belt defies description!

1 kg (2 lb) medium lean steak or liver1 kg (2 lb) medium lean steak or liver3 medium green capsicums (sweet or bell peppers), 3 medium green capsicums (sweet or bell peppers),      halved, seeded and cut into 2.5 cm (1-inch) squares     halved, seeded and cut into 2.5 cm (1-inch) squares30 g (1 oz) unsalted, dry-roasted groundnuts (peanuts) ground to powder30 g (1 oz) unsalted, dry-roasted groundnuts (peanuts) ground to powder     in a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle      in a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle

SeasoningsSeasonings 4 medium onions, diced4 medium onions, diced

10 g (2 teaspoons) grated root ginger10 g (2 teaspoons) grated root ginger30 g (1 oz) plain flour30 g (1 oz) plain flour60 g (2 oz) unsalted, dry-roasted groundnuts (peanuts) ground to powder60 g (2 oz) unsalted, dry-roasted groundnuts (peanuts) ground to powder2 large overripe tomatoes, blanched, peeled and mashed2 large overripe tomatoes, blanched, peeled and mashed15 g (1 tablespoon) garlic salt15 g (1 tablespoon) garlic salt15 mL (1 tablespoon) fresh Chilli Sambal Tabasco sauce 15 mL (1 tablespoon) fresh Chilli Sambal Tabasco sauce      or chilli paste (e.g. Sambal Oelek)     or chilli paste (e.g. Sambal Oelek)

Remove excess fat from meat, wipe with a clean damp cloth or paper towel and cut into bite-sized Remove excess fat from meat, wipe with a clean damp cloth or paper towel and cut into bite-sized cubes. Mix all ingredients for seasoning together in a bowl. Combine the meat and half the seasoning cubes. Mix all ingredients for seasoning together in a bowl. Combine the meat and half the seasoning and mix thoroughly. Stand for a minimum of 1 hour before grilling. Skewer the seasoned meat and mix thoroughly. Stand for a minimum of 1 hour before grilling. Skewer the seasoned meat alternately with the green capsicums (sweet or bell peppers) and grill until cooked and browned both alternately with the green capsicums (sweet or bell peppers) and grill until cooked and browned both sides. If liver is used, be careful not to overcook and dry it out. sides. If liver is used, be careful not to overcook and dry it out.

Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the remaining 30 g (1 oz) of the groundnut (peanut) powder. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the remaining 30 g (1 oz) of the groundnut (peanut) powder. Serve with salad, rice, bread or by itself. Leftover seasoning can be made into a sauce: add 60 mL (2 Serve with salad, rice, bread or by itself. Leftover seasoning can be made into a sauce: add 60 mL (2 fl oz) wine (Moselle or ginger wine) and heat to thicken, then pour over the kebabs. You can make fl oz) wine (Moselle or ginger wine) and heat to thicken, then pour over the kebabs. You can make the sauce thinner by adding more wine. the sauce thinner by adding more wine.

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MapsMaps

Nigeria

BeninTogo

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Maps Continued Maps Continued

Ghana

Liberia

Burkina Fasco

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Cote D’ivoireGuinea

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Grand Popo

Kribi

Capital Abuja

Capital Porto Nova