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This review aims to understand the relationship between soil health and human wellbeing in Africa, emphasizing sustainable development.

Soils, human wellbeing, and equity in Africa as a goal for sustainable development

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Review explores soil health's impact on wellbeing and equity in Africa, highlighting sustainable strategies.

This review aims to understand the relationship between soil health and human wellbeing in Africa, emphasizing sustainable development.
Analysis of 139 articles correlating soil health with human welfare and equitable development in Africa.
Evaluation of the role of soils in agriculture, water management, and ecosystem functions.
Assessment of the impact of conservation practices on crop yields and community income.
Conservation agriculture increases crop yields by 20-30% and household incomes by up to 50%.
Agroforestry systems can enhance soil organic carbon by 27-50% compared to conventional farming.
Gender-responsive soil management can boost productivity by 20-30% when women access resources equally.

Anikwe et al. (2026) studied this question.

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