the world’s interactions with Africa are not necessarily motivated by altruism, but by the self-interest of states seeking to maximize their opportun… - Wangari Muta Maathai

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the world’s interactions with Africa are not necessarily motivated by altruism, but by the self-interest of states seeking to maximize their opportunities and minimize their costs, often at the expense of those who are not in a position to do either.

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About Wangari Muta Maathai

Wangari Muta Maathai (1 April 1940 – 25 September 2011) was a Kenyan environmental and social activist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize of 2004.

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Native Name: Wangari Maathai
Alternative Names: Wangari Maathaï Maathai WangariMaathai
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