Tuareg, Air in Niger
Photo Source:
Link Up Africa
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Map Source:
People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.
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| People Name: | Tuareg, Air |
| Country: | Niger |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 523,000 |
| World Population: | 523,000 |
| Primary Language: | Tamajeq, Tayart |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.20 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.20 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Tuareg |
| Affinity Bloc: | Arab World |
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Introduction / History
There are many Tuareg subgroups, including the Air Tuareg, named after their homeland in the Air Mountains. This area is part of the Sahel Desert, but the location is relatively wet, with enough water to sustain small herds.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Though the Tuareg are known for being fierce desert warriors, the Air Tuareg hold a public festival which they open to outsiders. The festival features cultural events, camel rides and a market for locally made goods.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Like other Tuareg peoples, the Air are Sunni Muslim. They blend traditional African beliefs with their form of Islam.
What Are Their Needs?
The Air Tuareg are a proud people. It will be hard for them to humbly accept that they are sinners in desperate need of a savior.
Prayer Points
Pray the festivals would flourish and become a means for outsiders to take Christian materials to the Air Tuareg people in Niger.
Pray for the Lord to speak to Air Tuareg decision makers through dreams and visions.
Pray for spiritual humility and a desire to come close to the Holy One.