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Roots tourism breeds bitterness in Gambian village
In Juffure and Alboreda, visitors seeking Roots origins confront poverty and anger toward Alex Haley. Residents claim tourism made the village rich yet see little benefit, as funds and mosque plans faded, with locals expecting rewards while guiding tours amid beggar-like scenes along the river.
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Juffure
Gambia
Alex Haley
Haley
Foday Fofana
Kunta Kinte
Rious
Alboreda
Gambia River
Fort James
William Haley
Winer
Haley Foundation
St. Louis
Kintekin
Dogon Sonko
Gmde
Muhammed Jatta
Juffur
Beng
Binta Kinte