In Niger, a rare scene in the pandemic: Covid-19 wards remain empty, agriculture and business benefit from support programs

Looking over his hectares of rice in Saga, less than 10 minutes from central Niamey, Garba Soumana's face is radiant. A gust of wind from the Niger River drowns out his voice, but in no way diminishes his joy. "Thank you, Lord. God is great," he exclaims. "This is such an achievement, like a thorn taken out of your foot," he says, again and again, gazing over his vast green expanse. […] Read More