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african radar

From ASECNA AIP :
ABIDJAN FIR

Abidjan is currently the only centre equipped with Radar implemented as experimental operation. As regards the rules, the Recommended Standards and Practices of ICAO in general, and
more precisely, those indicated in PANS - OPS (DOC 4444) Part 10"Use of Radar in Air Traffic Services", are applicable.
For precisions and restrictions with regards to the Centre of Abidjan,it agrees to refer to the local instructions of Radar operation contained in the aeronautical information circular N° 4/A/91 of
January 25th, 1991. See pages 6 ENR1-6-01 and 6 ENR1-6-02.

NDJAMENA FIR UIR

1. Generality
In order to increase safety in Ndjamena FIR (TMA, UTA and FIR part included in 250 NM for Ndjamena VOR), RADAR has been implemented to provide monitoring and assistance to aircraft.

There is no radar in Niamey.
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