sub-Saharan
adjective
sub-Sa·ha·ran
ˌsəb-sə-ˈher-ən 
-ˈhär-
: of, relating to, or being the part of Africa south of the Sahara
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The temporary lifeline for the Soybean Innovation Lab at the university’s flagship Urbana-Champaign campus came just as the center, which works to establish soybean markets in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions, was scheduled to close in mid-April, triggering layoffs for its 30-person staff.
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Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Virginie Viard, who has continued this tradition, presented the first show by a European or American brand in sub-Saharan Africa in Senegal in 2023.
—Steff Yotka, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Some countries also have a phosphorus deficit, including many countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The duo has since sent 15 stalwart canines to five sub-Saharan African countries, including Shinga, a Belgian Malinois, and Murwi, a Dutch shepherd, who protect big game at Zimbabwe’s Imire Rhino and Wildlife Conservancy.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
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Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Virginie Viard, who has continued this tradition, presented the first show by a European or American brand in sub-Saharan Africa in Senegal in 2023.
—Steff Yotka, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Some countries also have a phosphorus deficit, including many countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The duo has since sent 15 stalwart canines to five sub-Saharan African countries, including Shinga, a Belgian Malinois, and Murwi, a Dutch shepherd, who protect big game at Zimbabwe’s Imire Rhino and Wildlife Conservancy.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Sub-Saharan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sub-Saharan. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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