Trump eyes US colonel for top Africa job in White House
Col. Jean-Philippe Peltier is expected to be appointed President Donald Trump’s senior Africa director, three people familiar ...
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US should be wary of potential for greater Chinese military use of Africa ports, report argues
China’s growing network of ports in Africa could serve as a precursor to the creation of more military bases, according to a ...
Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.
The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the ...
US air force 'needs' bases in Europe as worldwide tensions ramp up
Apart from their commitment to European security, having US air force bases in Europe allows Washington to deploy assets ...
EU, South Africa Hold First Summit Since 2018 as US Ties Unravel
The European Union and South Africa are holding their first summit since 2018, the latest step toward shoring up a shaky ...
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US, Congo in ‘exploratory talks’ over minerals deal: FT
The United States is holding “exploratory talks” with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a deal that would give it ...
Southern African forces to leave DR Congo as rebels gain ground
Southern African leaders have announced they will pull their troops out of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where they ...
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How drones killed nearly 1,000 civilians in Africa in three years
Use of unmanned aircraft has surged in countries across Africa, often resulting in mass civilian deaths, new report finds.
Dismantling US Africa Command could create a damaging power ‘vacuum’
Reports that the Trump administration will shutter a US military unit that protects American interests on the continent ...
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Soldiers Learn Mental Skills at US AFRICOM Exercise
U.S. Africa Command’s annual premier, largest joint and combined exercise, African Lion, demonstrates the U.S. military’s commitment to maintaining ...