Sahel: Water does not become bitter without cause

Sahel: Water does not become bitter without cause

Ruwa baya tsami a banza: Water does not become bitter without cause. There is a reason for everything. The Sahel throughout history has been known for many things. To the historically inclined, it is the region that produced empires like Wagadu, Mali and Songhai, and cities of world renown like Timbuktu. Today, the Sahel represents something else entirely: instability, as it faces climate variability, insurgency, and fragile governance. 2020 Ana…