L’appétit vorace de l’industrie norvégienne du saumon menace les moyens de subsistance en Afrique de l’ouest

Nombre de vues : 345 Un nouveau rapport intitulé « Blue Empire : How the Norwegian salmon industry extracts nutrition and

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Non-réhabilitation des sites miniers au Burkina Faso : que deviennent les 60 milliards FCFA versés par les sociétés minières ?

Nombre de vues : 473 Les différents Codes miniers que le Burkina Faso a adoptés encadrent la question de la

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Concassage de granite à Parakou : Entre survie et risques sanitaires

Bénin, like other West African countries, aims for development but struggles with youth underemployment and unemployment. Many citizens are compelled to do risky, dangerous jobs, such as the granite quarry workers in Parakou, who lack protective equipment and expose themselves to numerous diseases. They are appealing for government assistance and social support for better working conditions.

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Le PAPC : un assainissement pluvial aux dépens de l’environnement ?

Nombre de vues : 279 Le Programme d’Assainissement Pluvial de Cotonou (PAPC), d’un coût astronomique de 264 milliards FCFA, prétendait

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Bassin du fleuve Niger : inondations dévastatrices à Malanville, où sont passés les milliards investis ?

The city of Malanville, Benin, located at the border of Niger, has suffered annual flooding since 2007, leading to the destruction of homes, economic loss, and fatal casualties. Despite funding worth billions from international projects seeking solutions to curb the environmental damage, their efforts have yielded minimal results. The flood victims do not benefit from prevention measures, flood protection infrastructures, or efficient early warning systems. Deforestation, driven by agricultural activities and climate change, contributes to this flood menace. The report suggests the building of a 100 km long dike, alongside collaborative efforts with Niger, as potential lasting solutions to the flood crisis.

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