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China Expands Surveillance Capabilities Near Key US Base in Africa
China has expanded communications and surveillance capabilities at its military base in Djibouti, placing new infrastructure within roughly six miles of a major U.S. installation,… — by Andrew Powell
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About Camp Lemonnier
Camp Lemonnier is a United States Naval Expeditionary Base, situated next to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport in Djibouti City, and home to the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). It is the largest U.S. military base in Africa. The camp is operated by U.S. Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central. The regional JSOC high-value-targets task force and CJTF-HOA were the most notable tenants as of 2012.
Everything about Camp Lemonnier →- Country
- Djibouti
- Inception
- 2001
- Website
- http://www.cnic.navy.mil/cldj/index.htm