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Somalia grants fishing licences to Chinese vessels - who benefits most?
Somalia's central government has granted 31 fishing licenses to the China Overseas Fisheries Association (COFA).
Somalia's central government has granted 31 fishing licenses to the China Overseas Fisheries Association (COFA). Ahead of elections, DR Congo's President Joseph Kabila on his future. Hundreds of torture victims in Ethiopia are planning to sue the state for compensation. Plus, DJ Rita Ray's bag of musical goodies from Africa.
Photo: Somali vendors offload a catch from fishing boats at Bosaso beach in Puntland, northeastern Somalia. Getty Images
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