Niger secures Turkish Aksungur drones to boost surveillance, strike power

NIAMEY – The Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) has acquired Turkish-made Aksungur drones to enhance their aerial surveillance and strike capabilities, military officials confirmed. As part of the procurement, six pilots and six payload operators from Niger have completed specialised training at the Turkish Airlines Flight Academy. The programme included 330 hours of theoretical instruction 318…

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Al Ahly sacks Swiss coach Marcel Koller

CAIRO – Egyptian giants Al Ahly have officially parted ways with head coach Marcel Koller after a disappointing end to their TotalEnergies CAF Champions League campaign. The club confirmed the Swiss tactician’s departure on Saturday evening, following their semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns. After a goalless draw in Pretoria, a…

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