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Nigeria, Chad Seek U.S.$50 Billion to Save Lake Chad

Nigeria and Republic of Chad have called on the African Union and other international donors to assist in raising the money.

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Lake Chad was once the second-largest wetland in Africa, supporting a rich diversity of endemic animals and plant life. This image is from 1972 (file photo).

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