Issouf ag Maha (Agadez, February 27, 1962) is a Nigerien Tuareg writer.

Issouf Ag Maha
BornFebruary 27, 1962
Spouse
Olanrewaju Ag Maha
(m. 1984; died 2019)
Children3
Military career
AllegianceNiger
Service/branch Niger Army
Years of service1980-1985
RankSoldat de 1re classe

In his works, he talks about the tragedy of his people in Arlit region and criticises the uranium exploitation, as well as the unusual Kolleram cardboard phenomenon.[1] He served in the Nigerien Army in the mid-to-early 1980s, in order to save up money for publishing his own books, and to support his family and wife.[2]

Works edit

  • Les Mystères du Niger (La Cheminante, 2004)
  • Touaregs du XXIe siècle (Grandvaux, 2006)
  • Touareg. Le destin confisqué (Tchinaghen Editions, Paryż 2008)

References edit

  1. ^ Maha, Issouf (2004). Les Mystères du Niger (in French). Editions La Cheminante. pp. 59, 87.
  2. ^ Maha, Issouf (2000). Ma famille et comment cela m'a affecté (in French). Editions La Cheminante. pp. 45, 47.