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Tensions grow between Beijing and Washington over military bases in Gulf of Guinea

China is stepping up its plans for naval bases in the east and west of the continent, much to the displeasure of the Biden administration, which is determined not to let the Chinese navy increase its presence in Africa. [...]

Published on 13/05/2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Spotlight | Africa Tensions grow between Beijing and Washington over military bases in Gulf of Guinea

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The New Guard Nigeria, Senegal, Gabon, Burundi

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Spotlight | Africa
Tensions grow between Beijing and Washington over military bases in Gulf of Guinea

The New Guard
Nigeria, Senegal, Gabon, Burundi

China, Horn of Africa
Beijing has its eye on six potential development sites in Eritrea

Gabon
Ali Bongo prepares blitz of ambassadorial appointments

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After government reshuffle, Ali Bongo renews PDG with balance between old and new

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Brussels, Washington and London battle for maritime ascendancy with anti-piracy programmes