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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

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August 20, 2021

On this week's Eco Africa, we try out crop dryers that use biowaste instead of diesel in Rwanda, see how the Oromo people are looking after Swayne's hartebeests and visit a fun education park for kids in Togo.

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Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

At DW’s Eco Africa, we are dedicated to promoting innovative concepts that safeguard our environment and enhance our livelihoods. Our weekly program highlights inspiring ideas from Africa and Europe, focusing on sustainable living and technology-driven solutions to the climate crisis.

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