Madama, Military outpost in Djado region, Niger
The Madama outpost encompasses a military base, an airfield with a 1300-meter laterite runway, and accommodation facilities for stationed personnel.
The French colonial administration constructed Fort Madama in 1931, establishing it as a strategic control point between Niger and Libya territories.
The fort represents the transformation of colonial infrastructure into modern military installations while maintaining connections with local desert communities.
The military base houses approximately 250 French soldiers and 100 Niger troops, operating under Operation Barkhane to monitor cross-border movements.
The fort's laterite runway underwent reconstruction in 2014, enabling the landing of A400M transport aircraft during their first operational mission to Niger.
Location: Djado
GPS coordinates: 21.94939,13.65152
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:08
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