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Rich blessings follow curse of severe floods in Senegal

Abundant rains in West Africa's Sahel region in recent months caused severe flooding in some areas. But the downpours left behind the thickest vegetation in years, bringing a welcome break to Senegal's farmers and herders after six years of drought.

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