Egypt and world politics brief
Deeply Rooted in Sudanese Life, Henna Farming Battles Drought and War’s Fallout
✦Key takeaways
- In northern Sudan, water shortages, climate change and the consequences of war are putting pressure on henna cultivation in River Nile state.
- The crop has been linked for centuries to weddings and social occasions and has supported many farmers, workers and traders.
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