Slideshows highlighting the everyday lives of average people in nations across western Africa
Burkina Faso Motorbikes ( 20 May 2008)
In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, motorbikes outnumber cars two to one. Women in this West African capital see their mopeds as a form of independence.
(Photos and Production by Ricci Shryock)
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Past Slideshows
Handicapped in Senegal 06 May 2008 - Ricci Shyrock Dakar’s landscape presents many obstacles for the physically handicapped, says Ibrahima Faye. In his daily life, work, family and basketball provide outlets to help him cope with the struggles.
Internally Displaced People in Somalia 9 April 2008 - Alisha Ryu A day in the life of Somalians who have taken refuge at a camp in Afgooye, and the effort to bring them food aid.
Indian Peacekeepers in Liberia 2 April 2008 - Nico Clolombant Indian women peacekeepers in Liberia are inspiring women in that country to become part of security reconstruction.
Traditional Fighter in Senegal 24 March 2008 - Nico Colomant Allou Sarr, 27, dreams of becoming a champion in the biggest sport of the Sahel, traditional wrestling.
Typing School in Liberia 19 March 2008 A small street-side typing school in Monrovia uses ancient typewriters to offer many opportunities for education and business.
A Tailor in Dakar, Senegal 13 March 2008 - Ricci Shryock & Nico Colombant A look at the life of a Senegalese tailor, and the shop in which he makes clothing.
Tuareg in Niger 29 February 2008 - Phuong Tran A look at the Tuareg people in the Saharan region of Niger and issues facing the region, where rebels have been fighting for over a year.
Fishermen in Guinea 06 February 2008 - Nico Colombant Guinea's traditional fishermen struggle daily to make a living. Small boats compete with larger foreign boats and fishermen with more modern equipment.
