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The document mentions only two African territories in its sub-Saharan Africa section - Somaliland and Djibouti - and proposes "the recognition of Somaliland statehood as a hedge against the US's deteriorating position in Djibouti".

And America’s Middle Eastern allies will be keen for the US to retain its military base in Djibouti.

The United States, by contrast, has around 750 - one also in Djibouti, and many others in countries close to China like Japan and South Korea.

At least 45 people have died and many others are missing after two migrant boats capsized off the coast of Djibouti, officials say.

He added that neighbouring Djibouti was also worried it could harm its own port-dependent economy, as Ethiopia has traditionally relied on Djibouti for imports.