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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hegseth confirms report on Trump easing rules on military raids, airstrikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Friday that he received President Trump’s approval to repeal restrictions on ...
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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 ...
South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after the US cuts aid
Lawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax ...
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Trump looks to Air Force officer to head White House Africa bureau
President Donald Trump is vetting an Air Force colonel with deep ties to the continent to head the Africa bureau at the ...