military takeovers in the past year, which have prompted fears that the army is making a comeback in african politics. applause. you join us in central nairobi, where a local audience here will be putting their questions about conflict and army coups in africa. so, let me introduce my panel to you straightaway. adan keynan, senior mp from the ruling coalition here in kenya, and he is a member of the national assembly's defence and foreign relations committee. ethiopian—born gabriel negatu, who has held many senior official positions in africa and is currently managing director at invest afrique.