US Concern Over G Bissau's 'Drugs Kingpin' Appointment -- BBCThe US has voiced its deep disappointment at Guinea-Bissau's decision to reinstate an alleged drugs kingpin as the head of the navy.
A State Department spokesman said the reinstatement of Rear Adm Jose Americo Bubo Na Tchuto was "a step backwards" for the West African country.
The US accuses Mr Na Tchuto of playing a key role in international drug trafficking - a claim he denies.
He is a close ally of Gen Antonio Injai, who led an army mutiny in April.
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Update #1: Bissau names suspected drugs baron as navy chief -- Reuters
Update #2: Bubo returns as head of G. Bissau's navy -- AFP
My Comment: Appointments like this one reflect on how corrupt and dysfunctional many government are in Africa .... and a problem that will only get worse when drugs and the drug trade gets involved.
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