Niger: Droughts, Floods, and Locusts

From Sahel Blog Fri Aug 30 2013, 13:12:23

This year, as last year, a cruel cycle has taken shape in the Western Sahel: drought, floods, and locusts. This cycle affects Niger strongly, with rainy seasons bringing floods and pests after months of hunger. For overviews of the Sahelian ... Continue reading →

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