U.S. officials in Kenya have issued a warning regarding the “imminent threat” of a terror attack on Mombasa, and directed Americans to leave the city. The port city is the second largest in Kenya, and a major tourist destination. Mombasa has been one of a number of cities targeted by grenade attacks in recent months. [...]
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