Stories written by Souleymane Maâzou

Most Brides in Niger Are Children

By Souleymane Maâzou
For El Hadji Souley Moussa, a 60-year-old retired bank employee in Niger, “marrying off a daughter when she is young is a source of great pride. This way, she is protected from pregnancy outside of marriage.”

It Takes a Village to Educate a Girl

By Souleymane Maâzou
A decade ago, less than a third of school-aged girls in Niger were in class. Today, though significant cultural and religious opposition remains, nearly two-thirds of girls are enrolled in school.

DEVELOPMENT-NIGER: Selling Sand to Survive

By Souleymane Maâzou
It's a trade that requires no capital, only courage and endurance. A group of 200 women are making ends meet - sometimes even a bit more - by selling sand.


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