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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
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Melissa Chemam with RFI

Unprecedented floods devastate harvests in northeastern Senegal

The images broadcast by Senegal's public television RTS on 14 October show waters invading the streets of the commune of Matam. © YouTube / RTS (screengrab)

Wide areas of farmland are submerged in north and eastern regions of the West African country, sweeping away the livelihoods of a population largely dependent on agriculture. Over 56 000 people have been displaced in eastern regions, as the country heads to polls on Sunday for a key parliamentary vote.

The rise of the Senegal River is devastating crops and buildings in a large region of the country.

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