Libreville grapples with water shortage

Libreville, the capital of Gabon, is struggling with severe water shortages that have persisted for several months. Per France 24, the crisis stems from low rainfall, aging water infrastructure, and growing demand as the city's population expands. The government has declared a state of emergency and deployed military engineers to help address the problem. However, a distribution scheme meant to bring water to affected neighborhoods has been undermined after private water distributors exploited the plan.

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