Emaciated infant lies next to an empty plate at emergency feeding centre in the town of Maradi in southern Niger. An emaciated infant lies next to an empty plate at an emergency feeding centre in the town of Maradi in southern Niger June 29, 2005. Niger's President Tandja Mamadou, facing criticism at home for not drawing more attention to a hunger crisis affecting millions, plans to visit some of the worst affected areas this week, officials said. Picture taken on June 29, 2005. REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly