Topic: Military
photo courtesy of Africanews.com
China is building a military base in the small East African country of Djibouti. Chinese media reports that a $4 Billion railroad will link the capital of Ethiopia to the new port housing the military facility. Due to be finished next year, the base will feature weapons stores, ship and helicopter maintenance facilities, and possibly Chinese marines or special forces. China has long been involved in deals for Africa's natural wealth, but now the Chinese will have a standing military presence on the continent.
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Posted by Steven Whitehurst
at 9:36 PM CDT
Updated: Monday, 5 September 2016 5:54 PM CDT
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Updated: Monday, 5 September 2016 5:54 PM CDT
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