Africa’s silent catastrophe: The unseen toll of climate injustice
In the sprawling savannahs and lush wetlands of Africa, particularly in countries like South Sudan, a silent catastrophe is unfolding....
Amanda Platts is The African Observer's managing editor. Born in Glasgow, she read International Relations at St Andrew's where she graduated with First Class Honours. She proceeded to work at an NGO based in London aimed at supporting local communities in Africa. Since, she has worked as a freelance African geopolitical analyst where she worked with clients from academia and businesses from around the world.
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