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Senegal suspends mining activities to save Faleme river

Senegal has a bold step by suspending all mining activity on its side of the southeastern Faleme river in order to protect the environment and support local communities threatened by an artisanal gold mining boom. Mining-related dredging and chemical discharges have helped pollute the Faleme, which flows from the uplands in Guinea, down a large section of Senegal's border with Mali, and into the Senegal river. It is believed that a number of illegal mining sites along the Senegalese and Malian sides of the Faleme has risen to over 800 from 600 in 2021. The river which was once home to a large number of fish and mammals, and played a significant role for local agriculture, is in urgent need of restoration.
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/senegal-suspends-mining-protect-faleme-river-2024-08-28/



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  • rosebellendiritu

    23 w

    Great job Senegal for making quite a significant step in ensuring that we do bringing about significant change.

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    • walter lungayi

      23 w

      Great move. It will prevent erosion of the river.

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      • winnie nguru

        23 w

        Fantastic! Keep on keeping on Senegal

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        • Gorffly mokua

          23 w

          This is a commendable move for environmental protection & community welfare. Prioritizing the health of natural resources is essential for sustainable development.

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          • JACKSON KIRIMI

            23 w

            Mining suspension will make communities living along the river realize the importance of giving environmental conservation the FIRST PRIORITY

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            • Gorffly mokua

              23 w

              @jackson_kirimi Absolutely! Suspending mining will highlight the need for environmental conservation, helping communities recognize its critical importance for their well-being and future.

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            • Tabitha Kimani

              23 w

              I hope with time, the suspension will become a ban.

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              • Edwin wangombe

                23 w

                @tabitha_kimani Mining should be stopped completely

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              • Jane Wangui

                23 w

                Wow. finally people have began to focus on what's important for their lives .This is quite encouraging.

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