Catholic Church sponsored commission demanding government improve prison conditions
By 2006, 93 percent of people living in Senegal's cities had access to improved water
But, decision to exclude Nigeriens living outside the country from voting raises objections from at least one political party
New York-based Human Rights Watch estimates there are 50,000 child beggars who are forced to beg for money in the streets
As Niger's electorate prepares to vote on new constitution next month, ruling military council announces amendments to proposed document
UNICEF Representative says lack of latrines, clean drinking water at schools in country's north could worsen current situation
Senegal's Casamance region suffering large economic losses after 70 percent drop in mango production this summer
Floods in Niger compound an already urgent food crisis in the region, as the Niger River reaches its highest level in more than 80 years
On the heels of an announcement of an increased pension, some soldiers share their stories about fighting for the former colonial power
Amnesty International says researchers pleased with opportunity to meet prominent government officials, discuss rights situation
Part of ceremony designed to help young boys understand rules of social behavior
A public demonstration against the government-controlled energy provider is scheduled for Saturday
Regional experts who work to combat arms trafficking met in Gabon to discuss increasing threat posed by proliferation in Central Africa
Bernard Kouchner toured three countries in West Africa after French citizen killed during weekend by al-Qaida's North African branch
French President Nicolas Sarkozy confirms killing of 78-year-old aid worker Michel Germaneau by members of al-Qaida in Islamic Maghreb
Nigerian Union of Journalists says kidnappers are now willing to lower their initial ransom demand of $1.7 million
Former Nigerian president Obasanjo recently landed in West African country as head of African Union's mission to monitor vote on March 4
Labor leaders demand full story on health of ruling military leader Captain Moussa Dadis Camara
A group of women in Southeastern Senegal pooled their money for their latest business project, called Operation Tabaski
Human rights group in Guinea says military killed at least 157 people and wounded more than 1,200 others in a bloody crackdown on anti-
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