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- 1DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa's military drone imports●DR Congo, Sudan and Mali lead Africa’s military drone imports as US and Iran supply rival sides in Russia-Ukraine war
New figures show the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and Mali are Africa's leading importers of military drones, while the United States and Iran have become key suppliers to opposing sides in the Russia-Ukraine war. The picture highlights how armed drone technology is spreading across African conflict zones, with outside powers fuelling rival camps, and analysts are weighing what this means for regional security and accountability.