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U.S. Military Shifts Strategy: Empowering African Forces Amid Rising Violence

5/26/2025

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The U.S. military is pivoting its strategy in Africa, encouraging allies to take charge of their own operations as violence from al-Qaida and ISIS escalates. During the African Lion exercise, Gen. Michael Langley stressed the importance of sharing responsibilities, highlighting the challenges faced by many African armies that lack adequate resources.

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The U.S. military is pivoting its strategy in Africa, encouraging allies to take charge of their own operations as violence from al-Qaida and ISIS escalates. During the African Lion exercise, Gen. Michael Langley stressed the importance of sharing responsibilities, highlighting the challenges faced by many African armies that lack adequate resources.