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The Chinese Embassy in Kenya has given a security advisory to its nationals in the country. The advisory issued Wednesday urges the Chinese to be extra careful in Kenya because, in recent times, the country’s security situation has become uncertain. “In recent times, as global hot issues continue to heat up, Kenya’s domestic security situation has become more uncertain,” the advisory, translated from Chinese, reads in part. “The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Kenya remind Chinese citizens in Kenya to pay close attention to the local social security situation, strengthen their own safety precautions, try to avoid going to areas where foreign tourists gather and crowded places.” The embassy further singled out Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and...

China’s involvement in the African arms market continues to raise concerns among security experts and human rights activists, who accuse Beijing of fueling conflicts and instability in the continent. Records show that China became the second-largest arms supplier to Africa, after Russia, accounting for 19.1 percent of the continent’s arms imports between 2010 and 2020. China has sold weapons to over 23 African countries, more than any other supplier. However, some of these deadly weapons end up in the hands of individuals and groups that pose a threat to peace and security in Africa and beyond. One such case is that of Zakariya Kamal, a Kenyan-Chinese businessman who was arrested and charged with terrorism-related offences in June 2023. Zakariya Kamal was accused of importing ...

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China Issues Security Advisory To Nationals In Kenya

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