Tamchekett is a town in the Hodh El Gharbi region of south-central Mauritania. Temporary lakes form here during the rainy season. - Mauritania - 1969

Near Mopti - Boats on the Niger River - Mali - 1969

The village of Noudache is located next to the site of Aoudaghost, which was uncovered by archaeological missions in the 1960s. It is a rather unusual site, as it is thought that it may have been the capital of the Ghana Empire in the 8th century, an oasis of great wealth, only a small part of which has been revealed. The village of Noudache is very new, the first settlements having been built in the 1970s by settled nomads, and lies at the foot of a rocky basin. - Mauritania - 1970

A herd of goats rests by a pool formed during the rainy season. 46 km north-east of Tahoua - Niger - 1970

The baobab is one of the best known and most characteristic trees of tropical Africa. It is characterised by a relatively short, extremely thick trunk, which can reach a diameter of more than 10 m. The tree can grow up to 800 years old. - Cattle seek the shade of the tree - Mansara - Mali - 1969

The port of Mopti on the Niger River. Mopti is particularly characterised by trade and crafts. The city is a trading centre for fish, cattle and grain. Important crafts are weaving, iron and leather processing, pottery and boat building (pinasses up to 50 tons). - Mali - 1969

The Hand of Fatima is the name of a rock massif in Mali near Hombori on the road from Mopti to Gao. The rock needles made of sandstone are named according to the symbol of the Hand of Fatima, which serves as a defensive charm in Islamic folklore. They are a popular destination for mountaineers. - Mali - 1969

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