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Africa: Forests Overlooked As Allies in Global Poverty Fight, Scientists Say
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Locust Swarm Destroys Crops in Kenya as Millions Face Hunger
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Diepkloof Rock Shelter - Middle Stone Age in South Africa
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Locust swarm devours crops in Kenya as millions face hunger – Voice and Viewpoint
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