The River Niger, which flows through nine West African nations, has reached its highest level in more than 80 years. The flooding is proving a double disaster for Niger, where half the population is already facing serious food shortages because of drought. Floods have destroyed homes, livestock and crops. “We lost everything: Home, garden, clothes,” says Issouf Ali, 21, in Niamey. “Ramadan [Muslim holy month] should be our busiest time. We’ve lost about $290 (£185) with our vegetables flooded.” “The flooding happened at night. Within...
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