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Africa Grapples With 'Waste Colonialism' 20 Years After Probo Koala
Published Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Updated August 20
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- On 19 August 2006, more than 500 tonnes of harmful substances unloaded from the ship Probo Koala were dumped at 18 sites around Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital, Abidjan.
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- AllAfrica
The article emphasizes the ongoing issue of "waste colonialism" in Africa, highlighting how wealthier countries continue to send waste to the continent, often to countries lacking adequate infrastructure for safe disposal.
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