Kenya 'critical' to U.S. military; Instability hits anti-terror ally.(PAGE ONE)

The Washington Times | January 7, 2008 | Copyright

Byline: Rowan Scarborough, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

A destabilized Kenya would deprive the United States of one of its staunchest allies in Africa, because Nairobi since September 11 has provided military bases, communications networks and intelligence-sharing to prevent al Qaeda from making inroads on the continent.

"For the eastern portion of Africa, Kenya is critical," said retired Marine Lt. Gen. Michael DeLong, a former deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations on the Horn of Africa.

"They are strategically ...

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