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General Doumbia to track armed groups on northern border with Delair drones

Ivorian army Chief of Staff General Lassina Doumbia © Reuters

The Chief of Staff of the Ivorian armed forces has placed an order for four DT-26 surveillance drones to be delivered this week by French manufacturer Delair. These new intelligence resources are intended to prevent attacks by armed groups in the northern border regions. [...] (311 words)

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