EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 49 MIN
Africa’s Forests at Risk in New Scramble for Resources, Scholar Warns
from Global South Pole
Forests across Africa are vanishing at an alarming pace, driven not only by local needs but increasingly by foreign-backed projects. From logging and mining to large-scale agriculture, deforestation is now tied to international demand, raising urgent questions about control, equity, and the future of Africa’s natural resources.
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Forests across Africa are vanishing at an alarming pace, driven not only by local needs but increasingly by foreign-backed projects. From logging and mining to large-scale agriculture, deforestation is now tied to international demand, raising urgent questions about control, equity, and the future of Africa’s natural resources.
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Africa’s Forests at Risk in New Scramble for Resources, Scholar Warns
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