US AFRICA COMMAND WARNS AGAINST WITHDRAWING TROOPS FROM THE CONTINENT. (PHOTO).

US Africa command warns against withdrawing troops from the continent As the United States under President Donald Trump reassesses its military engagement in various parts of the world, the head of the US Africa Command, has laid out the case for maintaining troops on the continent. General Michael E Langley says USAFRICOM engagement in Africa is crucial for countering threats to the US, while at the same time strengthening partnerships and promoting stability, AP reported. "Africa remains a nexus theatre from which the United States cannot shift its gaze. It is home to terrorists who take advantage of conditions in Africa to grow and export their ideology,” he told the Senate Armed Services Committee. Langley said USAFRICOM was acutely aware that “if ISIS and al-Qaeda groups continue their expansion, they will pose a direct threat to the US homeland”. He said the force works to make informed decision to address challenges and capitalise on identified opportunities. “It is where ...
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