DP World in Tanzania: The UAE firm taking over Africa's ports

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1970-01-01 08:00

UAE maritime giant DP World signs a controversial deal to manage Tanzania's main port for 30 years.

A multimillion-dollar deal signed between Emirati maritime giant DP World and Tanzania on Sunday looks set to further entrench the dominance of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Africa's freight industry.

Reports of the $250m (£205m) deal first emerged in July, sparking criticism by the opposition...