Environmentalists Against The Road Through the Serengeti

The U.S is against the construction of a road through the Serengeti game reserve. US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson says they have raised their concerns with the Tanzanian authorities who promised to address the issue.

Environmentalists say the new road could affect the famed wildebeest migration and threaten endangered species. Tanzania however says the road will spur development. What are your thoughts on this issue….please weigh in!

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