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AfricaLink | Deutsche Welle 03.01.2018 | 19:00 UTC China-backed Kribi port project in Cameroon leaves locals frustrated Chinese investors want to transform the Cameroonian city of Kribi into to the largest seaport in central Africa. But after initial promises of an economic revival in the area, locals feel left out in the cold. Will Africa's autocrats stay in power? China's 'New Silk Road' goes straight through the Caucasus Ethiopia to release all political prisoners, prime minister says Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has announced plans to close a notorious prison camp and release political prisoners held there. He described the move as an effort to "foster national reconciliation." Dozens killed in weekend clashes in Ethiopia Ethiopian journalist: 'I was jailed and tortured' Ethnic violence in Ethiopia leaves deep wounds Ethiopia: Crisis in the land of the economic miracle Ethiopia jails journalists, members of the opposition Nigeria: Suicide bomber hits mosque in Borno state A suicide bomber has killed at least 11 people at a mosque in northeastern Nigeria, near the border with Cameroon. The attack comes as Boko Haram militants step up their campaign of violence in the region. Life no better after Boko Haram Boko Haram conflict threatens food security in Nigeria 'Islamic State' seeks new foothold in Africa Islamist terror groups in Africa and Middle East Nigeria: Suicide bombings kill 13 in Maiduguri Boko Haram blamed as four suicide bombers strike in northern Nigeria Nigeria mosque suicide bombing kills dozens Nigeria: Fighting hunger and Boko Haram   © Deutsche Welle 2018