Scenes of rural life in the region of Keita, Niger, where efforts against the advancing desert bear fruit Background - Dese.jpgication in Niger Herd of longhorn cows under a tree and camel caravan passes behind. Herd of cows moving in the desert, shepherd guides the animals toward a well. Herder draws water from the well to water the cows. Calves and cows drink from a container placed near the concrete pit. Young women at the well. Woman at the well draws water and rinses a carpet. Keywords: AFRICA,GOAT,DESERT,DESERTIFICATION,NIGER