Senegal's Casamance forest facing depletion, environmentalists warn

Last updated: 13/08 - 11:04

Illegal timber sales from Senegal to Gambia could see the Casamance forest depleted significantly by 2018, a former Senegal environment minister has warned.

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Senegal's Casamance forest facing depletion, environmentalists warn

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