Niger Delta

Kono village farmers plant mangrove stems at a restoration site in Kono village on June 11, 2024. - In recent years human activity has destroyed swathes of the world's mangrove forests, which form a vital barrier against the tides and a sanctuary for wildlife. But in this part of the Delta, plagued by leaks from multinational oil company pipelines and a host of other threats, a local community leader is pushing ahead with a project to restore the spoiled forests. (Photo by Kadiatou Sakho / AFP)

Nigerians strive to bring mangrove forests back to life

On a riverbank in the Niger Delta, a group of residents in rubber boots has been working to restore one of Nigeria’s most precious and damaged ecosystems — its mangrove forests. The
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