Africa - Voice of America: Charcoal Ban in Somalia Impacts Struggling Local Economies

Africa - Voice of America africa

Charcoal Ban in Somalia Impacts Struggling Local Economies Jul 11th 2012, 14:54 BUR GABO, Somalia - A February United Nations resolution banned charcoal exports from Somalia, claiming the trade provides revenue to the al-Qaida-linked-al-Shabab militants and contributes to deforestation.  However in parts of the lower Juba region now under the control of the Kenyan military and Ras Kamboni militia, the embargo has depressed local economies and no alternative livelihoods have emerged.  In Bur Gabo, Somalia, a city of charcoal sits by the sea, waiting for boats ... Media files: 539110F4-6CF5-49FA-ABC5-07101A2CB6E5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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