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A young Gabonese man combing his younger brother’s hair in a village in Franceville (south-east Gabon), 13 November 2014.   Un jeune gabonais coiffant son petit frère dans un village à Franceville (Sud-est du Gabon), le 13 Novembre 2014.   Olivier Diego/Afrikimages Agency  

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Libreville beach, 02 March 2008 / Plage de Libreville, le 02 Mars 2008.   Timael MBEMBO/ Afrikimages Agency.      

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Boats at sea in Pointe-Noire, 23 January 2009   Bateaux en mer a Pointe-Noire, le 23 Janvier 2009   Jean Pierre Epouta/ Afrikimages Agency.

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A Senegalese in Dakar, 23 November 2007   Un senegalais a Dakar, le 23 Novembre 2007 Yves Laurent Ngoma/ Afrikimages Agency.

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The president of the African Union (AU) Commission and former president of Mali, on 19 January 2006 at the Cite de la Democratie in Libreville during the swearing in of Gabonese president Omar Bongo Ondimba who was re-elected on 27 November 2005 with 79.21% against his opponent Pierre Mamboundou 13.61%.   Le president de la […]

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Andre Kolingba, unsuccessful candidate and former president of the Central African Republic at the inauguration of President Francois Bozize on 11 June 2005 in Bangui.   Andre Kolingba, candidat malheureux et ex-president centrafricain lors de l’investiture du president, Francois Bozize, le 11 Juin 2005 a Bangui. Photo:Desirey Minkoh/Afrikimages

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Andre Kolingba, unsuccessful candidate and former president of the Central African Republic at the inauguration of President Francois Bozize on 11 June 2005 in Bangui.   Andre Kolingba, candidat malheureux et ex-president centrafricain lors de l’investiture du president, Francois Bozize, le 11 Juin 2005 a Bangui. Photo:Desirey Minkoh/Afrikimages

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Benin’s President Matthieu Kerekou being sworn in by Gabon’s President Omar Bongo Ondimba on 19 January 2006 at the Cite de la Democratie in Libreville. The latter was re-elected on 27 November 2005 with 79.21% against his opponent Pierre Mamboundou 13.61%.   Le president beninois, Matthieu Kerekou lors de la prestation de serment du president […]

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Chadian opponents Saley Kebzabo (L) and Ngarledjy Yorongar (R), candidates in the 20 May 2001 presidential election in Chad, at a press conference in Ndjamena.   Les opposants tchadiens, Saley Kebzabo (G) et Ngarledjy Yorongar (D) candidats a l’election presidentielle du 20 Mai 2001 au tchad, lors d’une conference de presse a Ndjamena. Photo:Desirey Minkoh/Afrikimages

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Chadian opponents Saley Kebzabo (L) and Ngarledjy Yorongar (R), candidates in the 20 May 2001 presidential election in Chad, at a press conference in Ndjamena.   Les opposants tchadiens, Saley Kebzabo (G) et Ngarledjy Yorongar (D) candidats a l’election presidentielle du 20 Mai 2001 au tchad, lors d’une conference de presse a Ndjamena. Photo:Desirey Minkoh/Afrikimages

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Saleh Kebzabo, former Minister of Agriculture, candidate for the presidential election in Chad, on 18 May 2001 at his home in Ndjamena.   Saleh Kebzabo, ancien ministre l’Agriculture, candidat a l’election presidentielle du Tchad, le 18 Mai 2001 a son domicile a Ndjamena. Photo:Desirey Minkoh/Afrikimages

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Saleh Kebzabo, former Minister of Agriculture, candidate for the presidential election in Chad, on 18 May 2001 at his home in Ndjamena.   Saleh Kebzabo, ancien ministre l’Agriculture, candidat a l’election presidentielle du Tchad, le 18 Mai 2001 a son domicile a Ndjamena. Photo:Desirey Minkoh/Afrikimages

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Kassire Coumakoye, politician and former Chadian Prime Minister in May 2001 in Ndjamena, during the presidential election campaign.   Kassire Coumakoye, homme politique et ancien premier ministre tchadien en Mai 2001 a Ndjamena, lors de la campagne a l’election presidentielle. Photo:Desirey Minkoh/Afrikimages

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Kassire Coumakoye, politician and former Chadian Prime Minister in May 2001 in Ndjamena, during the presidential election campaign.   Kassire Coumakoye, homme politique et ancien premier ministre tchadien en Mai 2001 a Ndjamena, lors de la campagne a l’election presidentielle. Photo:Desirey Minkoh/Afrikimages

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Ombwiri Ceremony (feminine version of Bwiti Fang) in Okolassi village (37 Km from Libreville), on July 2nd 2016   Ceremonie d’Ombwiri(version feminine du Bwiti Fang) au village Okolassi (37 Km de Libreville, le 02 Juillet 2016   Desirey Minkoh/ Agence Afrikimages

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Ombwiri Ceremony (feminine version of Bwiti Fang) in Okolassi village (37 Km from Libreville), on July 2nd 2016   Ceremonie d’Ombwiri(version feminine du Bwiti Fang) au village Okolassi (37 Km de Libreville, le 02 Juillet 2016   Desirey Minkoh/ Agence Afrikimages

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Ombwiri Ceremony (feminine version of Bwiti Fang) in Okolassi village (37 Km from Libreville), on July 2nd 2016   Ceremonie d’Ombwiri(version feminine du Bwiti Fang) au village Okolassi (37 Km de Libreville, le 02 Juillet 2016   Desirey Minkoh/ Agence Afrikimages

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Ombwiri Ceremony (feminine version of Bwiti Fang) in Okolassi village (37 Km from Libreville), on July 2nd 2016   Ceremonie d’Ombwiri(version feminine du Bwiti Fang) au village Okolassi (37 Km de Libreville, le 02 Juillet 2016   Desirey Minkoh/ Agence Afrikimages

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Ombwiri Ceremony (feminine version of Bwiti Fang) in Okolassi village (37 Km from Libreville), on July 2nd 2016   Ceremonie d’Ombwiri(version feminine du Bwiti Fang) au village Okolassi (37 Km de Libreville, le 02 Juillet 2016   Desirey Minkoh/ Agence Afrikimages

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A traditional Malian singer performs during the “Sortie des masques” ceremony locally called “Sogodo”, on February 04, 2019 in Segou (North-West Mali). This popular traditional festival is practiced by several ethnic groups who live along the Niger River and practice fishing.   Une chanteuse traditionnelle malienne prestant lors de la ceremonie de la “Sortie des […]

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Part of the public attending the celebration of the “Sortie des masques” locally called “Sogodo”, on 04 February 2019 in Segou (North-West Mali). This popular traditional festival is practiced by several ethnic groups who live along the Niger River and practice fishing.   Vue d’une partie du public venu assister a la celebration de la […]

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A traditional Malian singer performs during the “Sortie des masques” ceremony locally called “Sogodo”, on February 04, 2019 in Segou (North-West Mali). This popular traditional festival is practiced by several ethnic groups who live along the Niger River and practice fishing.   Une chanteuse traditionnelle malienne prestant lors de la ceremonie de la “Sortie des […]

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Malian women attend the ceremony of the “Sortie des masques” locally called “Sogodo”, on 04 February 2019 in Segou (North-West Mali). This popular traditional festival is practiced by several ethnic groups who live along the Niger River and practice fishing.   Des femmes maliennes assistant a la cceremonie de la «“Sortie des masques“ appelee localement […]

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A mask coming out of the water during the celebration of the “Sortie des masques” ceremony locally called “Sogodo”, on February 04, 2019 in Segou (North-West Mali). This popular traditional festival is practiced by several ethnic groups who live along the Niger River and practice fishing.   Un masque sortant de l’eau lors de la […]

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A mask coming out of the water during the celebration of the “Sortie des masques” ceremony locally called “Sogodo”, on February 04, 2019 in Segou (North-West Mali). This popular traditional festival is practiced by several ethnic groups who live along the Niger River and practice fishing.   Un masque sortant de l’eau lors de la […]

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Part of the public attending the celebration of the “Sortie des masques” locally called “Sogodo”, on 04 February 2019 in Segou (North-West Mali). This popular traditional festival is practiced by several ethnic groups who live along the Niger River and practice fishing.   Vue d’une partie du public venu assister a la celebration de la […]

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Ceremony of the “Sortie des masques” locally called “Sogodo”, on 04 February 2019 in Segou (North-West of Mali). This popular traditional festival is practiced by several ethnic groups who live along the Niger River and practice fishing.   Ceremonie de la “Sortie des masques“ appelee localement “Sogodo“, le 04 Féevrier 2019 a Segou (Nord-ouest du […]

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Ceremony of the “Sortie des masques” locally called “Sogodo”, on 04 February 2019 in Segou (North-West of Mali). This popular traditional festival is practiced by several ethnic groups who live along the Niger River and practice fishing.     Ceremonie de la “Sortie des masques“ appelee localement “Sogodo“, le 04 Féevrier 2019 a Segou (Nord-ouest […]

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An adept during the ceremony of the “Sortie des masques” locally called “Sogodo”, on 04 February 2019 in Segou (North-West Mali). This popular traditional festival is practiced by several ethnic groups who live along the Niger River and practice fishing.   Un adeptes lors de la ceremonie de la “Sortie des masques“ appelee localement “Sogodo“, […]

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A mask coming out of the water during the celebration of the “Sortie des masques” ceremony locally called “Sogodo”, on February 04, 2019 in Segou (North-West Mali). This popular traditional festival is practiced by several ethnic groups who live along the Niger River and practice fishing.   Un masque sortant de l’eau lors de la […]