Mauritius 1976 Drought in Africa Official First Day Cover

Mauritius · 1976 · 50 cents, 60 cents

This official First Day Cover features two stamps issued by Mauritius in 1976 to highlight the 'Drought in Africa'. The 50-cent stamp depicts a baobab tree against a parched landscape, while the 60-cent stamp shows a stylized map of Africa with cracked earth textures, emphasizing the severe environmental crisis.

Issued in 1976, these stamps brought attention to the devastating drought affecting various parts of Africa during the 1970s, a period marked by significant environmental and humanitarian concerns across the continent.