The river's geography, exotic history and uncertain future. Follow the river from Niafunké to Timbuktu from Mopti to Bamako. With a contribution from singer Ali Farka Touré who talks about his ...

GEOGRAPHY: At 1,267,000 square kilometres, ... Two-thirds desert, its only fertile area is along the banks of the Niger River. ETHNICITY: Ethnic origins vary from Berber Tuareg to Fulani, ...

The Niger River, which runs 4,200 kilometers (2,600 miles), including more than 1,600 km (1,000 mi) in Mali, is becoming increasingly polluted, especially in Bamako. The water is now muddy and ...

NIAMEY, Niger — Flooding from heavy rains in Niger has killed at least 45 people this week and forced more than 226,000 from their homes, officials in the West African nation said Friday.

The boat capsized on the Niger River at night, when many passengers were returning from a wedding party. By Elian Peltier and Ismail Alfa Elian Peltier reported from Dakar, Senegal, and Ismail ...

The Niger River, which runs 4,200 kilometers (2,600 miles), including more than 1,600 km (1,000 mi) in Mali, is becoming increasingly polluted, especially in Bamako. The water is now muddy and ...