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![[Nigeria] Ahmad Idi on his land that is rapidly turning to desert in nrothern Nigeria, Kano. [Date picture taken: 12/15/2005]](https://assets.thenewhumanitarian.org/s3fs-public/styles/responsive_large_2x/public/images/200512300.jpg.webp?itok=oO18YBMV "Only careful use of Africa's natural resources can help alleviate poverty.")
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