Nouakchott lies below sea level and is protected only by a thin strip of dunes. The World Bank estimates that 42 percent of West Africa's GDP is generated in coastal areas, home to 33 percent of ...

11:02, Sat, Jun 21, 2025 Updated: 11:02, Sat, Jun 21, 2025 A town has been dubbed the 'Venice of Africa' because it's slowly disappearing into the sea. Saint Louis, Senegal's former capital, has a ...