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The Niger River: West Africa’s Historic Lifeline

Stretching over 4,200 kilometers, the Niger River sustains millions of people across West Africa. Flowing through rainforest, ...
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Life and death of Mungo Park: exploration and slavery in the search for the Niger River

Determined to discover the source, course, and mouth of the Niger River, this British explorer witnessed much more than just the tracing of its waters. His notes revealed the everyday life in Africa ...