Villagers in Togo mourn homes swallowed by the sea

June 04, 2020 - Togo, Africa - The Togolese community of Baguida has always had the sea at its doorstep, but in recent years the waves have lapped higher and higher, destroying residents' homes and hopes for the future. Climate change is accelerating coastal erosion all over the world, but countries on West Africa's Atlantic shore are particularly vulnerable, with sandy beaches expected to retreat over 100 metres by the end of the century.
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