Category: Tuareg
Taoudeni Basin Oil Mining vs. Tuareg
Local Tuareg are pushing back against international oil companies’ exploration of the basin.
Tuareg in Mali
Tuareg are pastoralists living in the Sahara Desert across North Africa. They have extensive indigenous knowledge allowing them to survive in one of Earth’s most formidable climates. However, they face challenges with the Malian government, which does not recognize their indigenous rights. Photo Credit: Vientodelsur