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Mallam Bello: - cover photo

Mallam Bello:

The return of a son of Wammako thanks to the river’s revival

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By IW:LEARN
October 29th, 2025
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Words by Lilia Benzid, Mohamedou Sy and Abdel Kader Dodo. Photo cover: Mallam Bello stands on his reclaimed farmland in Wammako — 15 years after leaving due to drought. Today, water flows again, and hope has returned, by Joseph Towo, Nigeria.

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