Why did desertification hit Africa harder than any other country?

Desertification hit Africa harder than any other country because of the combination of the continent's high poverty levels, population growth, poor land management practices, climate variability and change, and weak infrastructure. In many parts of Africa, high poverty levels mean that there are fewer resources to invest in land conservation efforts, leading to overgrazing and deforestation. Population growth rates in Africa tend to be among the highest in the world, leading to increased pressure on already scarce natural resources and arable land. Poor land management practices such as unsustainable agriculture and overgrazing have added to the problem, damaging the vegetation that holds soils in place and leading to increased erosion. Climate variability and change, including unpredictable rain patterns, droughts, and increased evaporation, have further exacerbated the problem. Finally, weak infrastructure and poor access to resources, technology, education, and financial services also makes it more difficult to address the issue of desertification in Africa.