The Morning Call
Torrential rains in Niger have destroyed hundreds of houses outside the capital, Niamey.
The rains began on Saturday in Niamey and surrounding areas. And according to Niger’s government, the heavy rains have killed at least 44 people in Niamey and other parts of the country since June.
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