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In the heart of Mauritania's desert, a green oasis cultivates equality
For the residents of Maaden, a green oasis nestled in the depths of the vast Mauritanian desert, communal living, spirituality and sustainable agriculture are the keys to a harmonious existence. In 1975, Sufi spiritual guide Mohammed Lemine Sidina founded …