Tens of thousands of people have been left homeless in Niger after months of severe flooding. Residents in the capital, Niamey, have criticised the authorities, saying that rebuilding efforts in flood-stricken
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The authorities in Niger have ordered thousands of people to leave their homes in the capital, Niamey, because of serious flooding. Many are sheltering in schools while others have nowhere to go.
