Meet Niger’s First Female Pilot To Serve iIn Niger’s Armed Forces - (See Photos)

Lt Ouma Laouali has become the first female pilot to serve in Niger’s Armed Forces (Fan). The 28-year-old, who received pilot training in the US, will be flying the Cessna aircraft (pictured below), two of which were handed over by the US to Niger in a ceremony in the capital Niamey on Wednesday.

The aircraft and training were part of a security co-operation deal worth $24m (£16m) between the two countries, the US ambassador said at the ceremony. See one more photo after the cut;