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Activists Fight to Save Century-Old Baobab Amid Urban Development

1/7/2026

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The century-old baobab tree in Kinshasa faces threats from urban development.
Activist Jean Mangalibi of Autour du Baobab campaigns to protect the tree.
Construction work near the tree continues despite the campaign.
Local officials, including Malicka Mukubu from the National Tourism Office, support preservation.
Kinshasa's rapid population growth and limited urban planning contribute to tree loss.

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Story summary

The century-old baobab tree in Kinshasa faces threats from urban development.
Activist Jean Mangalibi of Autour du Baobab campaigns to protect the tree.
Construction work near the tree continues despite the campaign.
Local officials, including Malicka Mukubu from the National Tourism Office, support preservation.
Kinshasa's rapid population growth and limited urban planning contribute to tree loss.