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After decades of drought, water is returning to the south of Sahara Desert as ancient farming techniques and the Great Green Wall breathe new life into the Sahel
Published 31 July 2026 ยท science
Communities dig water-harvesting pits to restore degraded land and improve soil moisture in the Sahel. Ancient farming techniques are helping the Sahel hold on to
Communities dig water-harvesting pits to restore degraded land and improve soil moisture in the Sahel. Ancient farming techniques are helping the Sahel hold on to every drop of rain Studies show land restoration is transforming parts of the Sahel The Great Green Wall has become Africa's biggest restoration experiment Niger's regenerated forests show why farmers are leading the recovery From Senegal to Burkina Faso, communities are proving restoration works The Sahel's recovery remains promising but fragile
After decades of drought, water is returning to the south of Sahara Desert as ancient farming techniques and the Great Green Wall breathe new life into the Sahel
Published: July 31, 2026 โข 11:29 AM IST ยท Updated: July 31, 2026 โข 12:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Communities dig water-harvesting pits to restore degraded land and improve soil moisture in the Sahel.
Ancient farming techniques are helping the Sahel hold on to every drop of rain Studies show land restoration is transforming parts of the Sahel The Great Green Wall has become Africa's biggest restoration experiment Niger's regenerated forests show why farmers are leading the recovery From Senegal to Burkina Faso, communities are proving restoration works The Sahel's recovery remains promising but fragile