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The future of nomadic lifestyles

October 29, 2025

From Northern Nigeria to Southern Kenya, pastoralists have existed for centuries. In Northern Nigeria, farmers and herders share a long history of cooperation — yet across the region, they increasingly find themselves in competition for land and water. In this episode, we explore whether pastoralism can endure in a rapidly changing modern world.

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