Katsina is a sub-Saharan trade city, close to the border with the Republic of Niger. This is the reason why it is not uncommon to find Tuareg people there. This meeting in a local market is without any doubt a great memory. Tuaregs are often known as « the Blue People » for the indigo colour of…
The oasis of Douz in the south of Tunisa is known as the gateway to Sahara. In the desert, these two men prepare a buckwheat patty. I could not tell where they found the wood to light the fire. November 2000. L’oasis de Douz au sud de la Tunisie est connue pour être la porte…
I witnessed this almost biblical scene on a small hill facing the Niger river. This woman was pouring rice from one bowl to another in order to separate rice husks from the grain. There are many cultures in the Idah area due to the proximity to the river. February 1990 J’ai observé cette scène presque…
This was before the 2011 ‘Arab spring’ in Tunisia. National flags and portraits of President Ben Ali could be seen everywhere. But you could also read dissatisfaction in people’s eyes. November 2008. C’était avant le « Printemps arabe » de 2011 en Tunisie. On pouvait voir partout des drapeaux nationaux et des portraits du Président Ben Ali.…
The Durbar festival is one of the most outstanding ceremonies in northern Nigeria. It takes place twice a year (in September and December) during the Muslim Eid al-Mubarak and Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations. The square outside the palace of the Emir of Kano is packed. Several hundreds of Hausa horsemen ride through the old city wearing…
Edfu is a city on the west bank of the Nile River that is known for its Temple of Horus. On the way to the temple, a man dressed in white suddenly appeared among black-veiled women. This was the obvious picture to take. November 2002. Edfou est une ville sur la rive gauche du Nil,…
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