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Why and How the African Union Should Act Against the Spread of Drones
Release Date
2026-09
Language
- English
Topics
- Militarisation and arms control
Non-state armed groups (NSAGs) on the African continent are increasingly using drones for attacks against state forces and civilians. Due to the simplicity of drone technology, their proliferation cannot be stopped completely. However, the African Union and its member states can take several measures to curb the proliferation of drones to NSAGs—for example, national regulation and continental coordination.
"The African Union has realised that the avail ability of drones to NSAGs can pose a serious threat to state forces and civilians." │Share on LinkedIn
This bicc policy brief is an outcome of the project "Drones as weapons in Armed Conflicts" generously funded by Deutsche Stiftung Friedensforschung (DSF).
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