A vast new capital is being built in the desert. The government hopes it will put the country on the map again
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Why African governments are building higher
It has benefited from a slice of luck, a commitment to economic reform and a shove from Donald Trump
Make the semi-desert bloom by enridging it
It could power the region or plunge it into another conflict
Money is flowing into the country, but the benefits may prove temporary
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