China’s Djibouti base upgrades should boost its monitoring reach, report says
By ReutersSouth Africa
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China has made upgrades to its military base at Djibouti that should significantly enhance its ability to monitor military activity across the Middle East and Africa, a report by a US think tank released on Thursday said.
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- September 18, 2026
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