On May 30, 2024, the head of the U.S. military in Africa, Gen. Michael Langley, has vigorously defended the United States' counterterrorism strategy on the continent. Despite a wave of criticism and a noticeable shift among African nations toward seeking security assistance from Russia, Langley has vowed to continue with the current strategy. He has attributed the growing anti-U.S. sentiment in Africa to Russian disinformation campaigns. This defense comes in light of recent coups and increasing Russian influence in the region.
The head of the U.S. military in Africa vigorously defended the country's counterterrorism strategy on the continent and vowed to press forward with it despite a wave of criticism and a drift among African nations toward seeking security help from... https://t.co/6tPkNs3f6J
"US military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia" (AP) https://t.co/qKJlBT4y3z
The head of the U.S. military in Africa vigorously defended the country’s counterterrorism strategy on the continent and vowed to press forward with it despite a wave of criticism https://t.co/G5B1y5t9qw
U.S. military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia https://t.co/VVSp3EECOQ
The head of the U.S. military in Africa vigorously defended the country’s counterterrorism strategy on the continent and vowed to press forward with it despite a wave of criticism and a drift among African nations toward seeking security help from Russia instead. In an interview… https://t.co/7qIrKrhLKE
Gen. Michael Langley is pushing back against Russia's efforts to broaden its influence in Africa, blaming Russian disinformation for anti-U.S. sentiment. https://t.co/VtCxm0gCZa
US military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia https://t.co/sGp1zuuR6f