U.S. Military Engaged in 546 Separate “Activities” in Africa Last Year -- AllGov
Far from the headlines generated by the winding down of the war in Afghanistan, the U.S. military has a surprisingly active presence on the continent of Africa. As reported by Nick Turse in TomDispatch.com, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), according to commander General David Rodriguez, the U.S. military carried out a total of 546 “activities” on the continent last year.. That number represents a 217% increase in operations, programs, and exercises since the command was established in 2008, according to Turse.
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