Over the past seven years, these rare birds have become the economic powerhouse of Mlomp, a village in Casamance, southern Senegal

Senegal ostrich farming turn lucrative business

Politics Apr 04
t's a first of its kind in Senegal, a ostrich farm. Over the past seven years, these rare birds have become the economic powerhouse of Mlomp, a village in Casamance, southern Senegal. And now the whole community depends on these ostriches. A profitable farming business.
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