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Africa: Leaders Launch ‘Green Wall’ From Senegal to Djibouti
For decades, the government in Chad saw the environment as “the white man’s problem” said Minister of Environment, Hassan Térap. “For so long, it was a problem for rich countries, but now our land has been denuded, cattle are dying, water is shrinking, it is our problem too,” the minister told IRIN.
Africa: U.S. to Join Climate Fund for Poor Countries
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday announced the United States is willing to join other rich countries in raising US$100 billion in yearly climate financing for poor countries by 2020.
Sudan: Women Perpetuate Culture of Submission
All day Rosalinda Duany sells vegetables from her stall at the local market, earning a living to feed her family while her husband spends his days idling with his friends.