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Experts Say Climate Change Drives Migration in Sub-Saharan Africa

Voice of America: Migration and development in Africa were the themes of this week's conference. Climate change was a major topic. It is being seen as one of the leading causes of migration. Al-Hamndou Dorsouma, with the Tunis-based Sahara and Sahel Observatory, says climate change worsens weather extremes in the region, including flooding, drought, and desertification. He says even if more research is needed, the link between desertification and migration is clear. He says the phenomenon is ... Read »
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