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Congo Basin loss raises warnings over future African water security

A report warns that continued loss of the Congo Basin could contribute to water conflicts across Africa.

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Environmental degradation in the basin could worsen regional water stress, though the report describes a potential future risk rather than an immediate crisis.

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  1. Congo Basin loss could trigger water wars across Africa ↗dailymaverick.co.za · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 1:17 AM UTC

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