China steps into Africa's 'great green wall' plan
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Published: Mar 13, 2025, 16:55 IST | Updated: Mar 13, 2025, 16:55 IST
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China is stepping in to support Africa’s Great Green Wall, a massive 7,700km project aimed at combating desertification in the Sahara. Launched by the African Union in 2007, the initiative has struggled due to funding shortages and political instability. Beijing, already a leader in global greening efforts, now seeks to pair ecological restoration with economic incentives.
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