Inside a thriving Chinatown neighborhood in the heart of West Africa

Drive through downtown in this West African capital, past traditional markets and mosques, and you arrive, unexpectedly, in a ...
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The Niger River: West Africa’s Historic Lifeline

Stretching over 4,200 kilometers, the Niger River sustains millions of people across West Africa. Flowing through rainforest, savannah, and desert, it has been a source of life, commerce, and culture ...
The New York Times

At Least 60 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria

The boat was carrying about 300 people on the Niger River. Rescuers continued to search for survivors. By Ismail Auwal and Lynsey Chutel Ismail Auwal reported from Abuja, Nigeria, and Lynsey Chutel ...
Houston Chronicle

Niger River boat accident kills at least 26 people in Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — An accident involving a boat carrying passengers on the Niger River in north-central Nigeria has killed at least 26 people, an official said Wednesday. The accident happened ...
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The Niger River-- four ecoregions, one refuge

WWF is joining with local and international partners to save Africa's third longest river. Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire: WWF is joining with local and international partners to save Africa's third longest ...
The New York Times

After Niger Coup, U.S. Scrambles to Keep a Vital Air Base

After the generals took charge, the United States was forced to suspend operations at its most strategic military asset in sub-Saharan Africa. Restarting them won’t be easy. U.S. Air Base 201 in ...