Nigeria
DICON to make Chinese Norinco AK-47s and Turkish Barer uniforms

Nigerian defence conglomerate DICON is expanding its Kaduna factory to make assault weapons, munitions and uniforms. The idea is to favour domestic production over costly imports. [...]
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Ivory Coast
Turkey's Barer does well out of Ouattara's security kit procurement fever

Anticipating a rocky presidential election, Ivorian security forces are making numerous equipment orders, sparking intense competition among suppiers. Backed by Qatar and already well established in Chad, Sudan and Nigeria, Turkey's Barer is positioning itself to take a bite out of the Ivorian market.

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