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Autonomous weapons are described as an emerging threat in Africa

The headline warns that so-called killer robots are becoming a real threat in Africa.

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The spread of autonomous weapons could increase civilian risks and lower barriers to armed conflict.

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  1. 'Killer robots' are becoming a real threat in Africa ↗theconversation.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC

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