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 ...

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 ...

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 ...