There are growing signs that economic pressures and persistent poverty in Africa are leading to a resurgence of the traffic in child slaves. These children are for sale in West African countries as both domestic and commercial labour and also for sexual exploitation. Brokers scout for children among poor families in rural areas in countries such as Benin and Togo. Some of the brokers persuade parents that their children will receive professional training or a good education with a wealthy family. Others simply kidnap children playing outside or who have wandered into urban areas. The children are...