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Central African Republic: Gunmen kill 9 Chinese nationals in mine attack

Armed men stormed a gold mining site in the Central African Republic, killing nine Chinese nationals and wounding two others. The country has been experiencing ongoing difficulties with national security. Senior Researcher on China-Africa at the South African Institute of International Affairs, Lauren Johnston, spoke to Nigerian-based News Central TV on developments around the attack. Watch the full interview below.

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