Climbing sand: Russia’s faltering advance in Africa’s Sahel
For years, Russia has sought to establish itself as a power broker in Africa, using the Sahel as a showcase
In 2024, rainfall volume increased by 9%, reaching 224 millimeters up to April, announced Morocco’s Agriculture Minister Mohamed Sadiki.
Despite this uptick, the figure is still 27% below the 30-year average, highlighting the persistent challenges of erratic weather patterns, he stated.
Water allocation for large, irrigated regions has been cut, with just 680 million cubic meters available this season, representing a 44% reduction in the area that can be irrigated compared to previous years.
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