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China sets terms for Somali vehicle donation
New Tiger 4x4 vehicles delivered to the Somali National Army (SNA) are part of a sweetener deal from China that will increase Beijing’s influence.
A defence source in Mogadishu, Somalia, told Shephard that an initial instalment of 32 light armoured vehicles will be followed by a further 18 to ...
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