US still has an edge over Russia in Africa, says AFRICOM commander
The Ukraine war and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea directly impact the lives of millions of Africans, says the US military commander for African operations.But American humanitarian efforts may give it an edge over Russia.
"These factors sow the seeds of violent extremism and Russian exploitation across entire regions of the continent." The US has more than 600 troops conducting manned and unmanned surveillance operations in northern Niger.Yesterday, General Michael Langley delivered the 2024 AFRICOM testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee, focusing on how we work with African partner militaries on regional stability.
Langley said the US was ahead of Russia and China through its humanitarian work in Africa, and that should be an advantage in asserting its influence on the continent.
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