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2010 – African Union Launches the Great Green Wall Initiative

On May 5, 2010, the African Union officially launched the “Great Green Wall” project, a massive effort to combat desertification across the Sahel region. Stretching across more than 20 countries, this environmental and economic project empowers local Black communities by creating jobs, restoring ecosystems, and fighting the devastating effects of climate change. The initiative symbolizes African innovation and collective action to secure the continent’s future.

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