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US Military Adjusts Strategy in Africa, Emphasizes Self-Reliance for Allies

The U.S. military shifts focus from governance to urging African allies to prepare for independent operations amid rising insurgency threats.


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The U.S. military is changing its messaging in Africa, moving away from promoting good governance to urging allies to become self-sufficient in security. At the African Lion exercise, Gen. Michael Langley emphasized the need for partners to operate independently, reflecting a shift in U.S. priorities under the Trump administration. This comes as insurgent groups expand their influence across the continent, with the U.S. facing competition from Russia and China. Despite ongoing military support, many African armies remain ill-equipped to handle the growing threats from groups like al-Qaida and the Islamic State.

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"…The U.S. military is backing off its usual talk of good governance and countering insurgencies' underlying causes, instead leaning into a message that its fragile allies in Africa must be ready to stand more on their own."

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