Niger is celebrating 60 years of independence from France. It's one of eight Francophone African countries to mark its sovereignty this month. We take a look back at Niger's journey to statehood.
Also, with 10,000 tests a day, Gabon positions itself as a regional leader in coronavirus testing, transforming a sports arena into a giant laboratory. Our correspondents report.
And fishermen in Senegal join the effort to protect the endangered sea turtle. Despite a ban on turtle poaching, illegal hunters continue to threaten the creatures.
