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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mark Banchereau

Young Africans find hope in farming as urban life becomes too expensive

Senegal Young Farmers - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

On a blazing afternoon in Senegal, 33-year-old farmer Filly Mangassa heaved peanut plants onto a horse-drawn cart, sending clouds of dust swirling.

Ten years ago, he left his village for the capital, Dakar, dreaming of becoming a professor. But the high cost of living and lack of jobs put that dream out of reach.

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