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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Barthélémy TOGUO, Nyong, 2020

Barthélémy TOGUO

Nyong, 2020
Engraving, edition of 35 pieces
Gravure, 35 ex.


The Nyong is the second largest river in Cameroon at 690 km
long. This river is of great importance as it waters most of the
southern Cameroonian plateau and feeds about 4 million
people. However, the Nyong’s biodiversity is now in danger due
to overfishing, deforestation, bank erosion, various types of
pollution, siltation, etc.

Le Nyong est le deuxième plus grand fleuve du Cameroun
avec ses 690 km de long. Ce fleuve à une grande importance
puisqu’il arrose la majeure partie du plateau sud-camerounais
et nourrit environ 4 millions d’individus. En revanche la
biodiversité du Nyong est aujourd’hui en danger dû à une sur
sollicitation : surpêche, déforestation, érosion des berges,
pollutions diverses, envasement, …

57 x 55 cm

Courtesy of Lelong Editions
© Barthélémy Toguo / Bandjoun Station
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