Ahmed Alasa, the schoolhouse headmaster of Gofat Est, discusses the positive impact of increased water access with the 409th Air Expeditionary Group’s civil affairs team in his schoolhouse, located just north of Agadez, Niger, May 3, 2022. Niger is a vital partner of AFRICOM, Air Forces Africa, and the 409th AEG in maintaining peacekeeping operations, foreign humanitarian assistance, infectious disease control, and building partner capacity. Relationships built during these events provide the opportunity for increased engagement and partnership with the community to increase stabilit


Ahmed Alasa, the schoolhouse headmaster of Gofat Est, discusses the positive impact of increased water access with the 409th Air Expeditionary Group’s civil affairs team in his schoolhouse, located just north of Agadez, Niger, May 3, 2022. Niger is a vital partner of AFRICOM, Air Forces Africa, and the 409th AEG in maintaining peacekeeping operations, foreign humanitarian assistance, infectious disease control, and building partner capacity. Relationships built during these events provide the opportunity for increased engagement and partnership with the community to increase stability, enable local governments, and improve the quality of life for civilians.


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