[wanabidii] 'Massive war profiteering': Report alleges Kenya army colludes with Shabaab in sugar and charcoal smuggling ring (M&G Africa)

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'Massive war profiteering': Report alleges Kenya army colludes with Shabaab in sugar and charcoal smuggling ring   Diplomats are "frustrated", the UN and international allies have to work round the problem - including by withholding intelligence from the Kenya army

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