Foods typically eaten in west and east africa

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In West Africa, some common foods include:

1. Jollof rice: a popular one-pot rice dish made with tomatoes, peppers, and spices.
2. Fufu: a starchy dough made from cassava, yams, or plantains, often served with soups or stews.
3. Grilled or roasted meats: such as suya (spiced grilled skewers of meat) or grilled fish.
4. Groundnut soup: a rich and flavorful soup made with peanuts.
5. Akara: deep-fried bean cakes made from black-eyed peas.

In East Africa, some common foods include:

1. Ugali: a starchy maize porridge that is a staple food in Kenya, Tanzania, and other East African countries.
2. Nyama choma: grilled or roasted meat, often served with a side of vegetables or ugali.
3. Pilau: a spiced rice dish often made with meat or vegetables.
4. Chapati: a flatbread that is a common accompaniment to meals.
5. Mandazi: a sweet fried bread similar to a doughnut, often served as a snack or breakfast food.