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AFRICOM Says African Coup Leaders Share ‘Core Values’ With US Military

by Dave DeCamp | Mar 23, 2023

Gen. Michael Langley, the head of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), was grilled by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Thursday about African soldiers who received US military training and went on to carry out coups. Langley insisted only a "very small number" of Africans who...

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US Warns Africa Against Buying Anything From Russia Besides Grain and Fertilizer

by Dave DeCamp | Aug 9, 2022

The US warned Africa could get hit with sanctions

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Blinken Takes Aim at China in Africa Visit

by Dave DeCamp | Nov 22, 2021

Blinken warned the continent against Chinese investments

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Pentagon Draws Down Officers From Middle East and African Embassies

by Dave DeCamp | Nov 3, 2020

US is repositioning resources to face China and Russia

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US Plans to ‘Counter’ Russia and China in Africa

by Jason Ditz | Dec 13, 2018

US Plans to ‘Counter’ Russia and China in Africa | Bolton says US focus is on trade in Africa

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Trump Team’s Africa Questions Show Deep Skepticism of US Aid Policy

by Jason Ditz | Jan 15, 2017

Trump Team’s Africa Questions Show Deep Skepticism of US Aid Policy | Questions focus on broad corruption, lack of military achievement

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US Announces $550 Million African ‘Rapid Response Force’ Plans

by Jason Ditz | Aug 6, 2014

US Announces $550 Million African ‘Rapid Response Force’ Plans | To subsidize African militaries in first step

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US Plans Base for Drones Near Mali

by John Glaser | Jan 28, 2013

US Plans Base for Drones Near Mali | The Pentagon is expanding into Africa

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US, West Chasing Non-Threats in Africa

by John Glaser | Jan 23, 2013

US, West Chasing Non-Threats in Africa | Washington systematically exaggerates the threat from militant groups in Africa, including Mali

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US Pouring More Military Aid into Africa, Chasing Non-Threats

by John Glaser | Aug 2, 2012

The United states is pouring increasing amounts of military funding into client states in Africa to counter trumped up "terrorist" threats from militant groups the Pentagon indiscriminately claims are al-Qaeda-linked. The Pentagon has already sent more than $82...

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