US Military Presence in Africa: All Over Continent and Still Expanding

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U.S. AFRICOM Confirms Liberia as Host of 2025 WALC

“I am thrilled to announce this significant milestone in ongoing efforts to strengthen regional collaboration and logistics capabilities across West Africa,” Air Force Brigadier General George “Dutch” Dietrich, Director of Logistics at U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), announced.

Liberian Daily Observer
May 2, 2025

U.S. AFRICOM Confirms Liberia as Host of 2025 WALC

The 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference (WALC) will be held in Liberia, focusing on enhancing regional collaboration for effective logistics strategies and preparedness, promoting stability and cooperation across West Africa.

www.liberianobserver.com

Officials of the Armed Forces of Liberia and during a visit by officials of the US Africa Command​

 

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Shoe thrown at Kenya’s President Ruto during rally

Reuters
May 5, 2025

Kenya: Shoe thrown at President Ruto during rally | CNN

Kenya’s President William Ruto fended off a shoe thrown at him during a speech about the cost of living which has been a source of public anger, videos shared on social media showed.

amp.cnn.com

Kenya’s President William Ruto fended off a shoe thrown at him during a speech about the cost of living which has been a source of public anger, videos shared on social media showed.

Ruto has been compelled to abandon tax hikes and invite opposition members into cabinet, but discontent remains high in the East African nation.

On Sunday at the rally in Migori county in western Kenya, Ruto blocked the flying footwear with his arm and did not appear to be injured, according to three videos.

“We have said we are reducing the price of fertilizer, true or false?” he said as the shoe bounced off him, kicking up a small cloud of dust.

Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said police had arrested three people, The Star newspaper reported.

Then US President George W. Bush famously had a shoe thrown at him by an Iraqi journalist in 2008 in protest at the chaos following the US-led invasion.

Kenyan President William Ruto​

 

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Captain Ibrahim Traore Finally Responds To U.S. General Langley
April 29, 2025

In this eye-opening report, The Africa News Channel investigates the explosive claims made by U.S. General Michael Langley against Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Accused of hoarding national resources, Traoré has responded boldly, rejecting what many Africans believe to be a Western agenda to destabilize independent African nations.

This story has sparked widespread outrage across the continent, with political analysts and citizens drawing chilling comparisons to the Libya-Gaddafi scenario. In a continent rich in gold, oil, and minerals—but plagued by poverty—many are now asking: who really benefits from Africa’s resources?

Captain Traoré's defiance is quickly becoming a Pan-African symbol of resistance against neo-colonialism and foreign manipulation. Meanwhile, reports of failed assassination attempts and Western media narratives raise serious concerns about global intentions toward Burkina Faso.

Watch the full video to understand why this story matters, how it connects to broader African struggles, and why it’s igniting a powerful movement for sovereignty, dignity, and truth across the continent.

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa expected to take golf stars to Trump meeting

The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected to take the golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen with him to meet Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday, as the government attempts to reset relations with the US amid Trump’s accusations that it is fomenting a white “genocide”.

Rachel Savage in Johannesburg
21 May 2025

South Africa’s Ramaphosa expected to take golf stars to Trump meeting

Ernie Els and Retief Goosen reportedly part of delegation as president seeks to reset ties after white ‘genocide’ claims

www.theguardian.com

Ernie Els and Retief Goosen​

 

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After Zelensky, mofos should be aware that coming to the Oval Office to visit Trump is just a trap.

Xi, Putin and the new Pope have been given invites and they refuse to come. They have told the Orange Moron if he wants to see them, he needs to come to their turf.

Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Confrontation

President Trump showed a video and leafed through printouts of what he said was evidence of racial persecution of white South Africans. The country’s president tried to correct the record.

By Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs cover the White House.
May 21, 2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/us/politics/trump-ramaphosa-south-africa-visit.html

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South African President Ramaphosa is embarrassing himself and his nation on the world stage

 

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US military tells allies in Africa to prepare to stand more on their own

“There needs to be some burden sharing,” said Gen. Michael Langley, the U.S. military’s top official in Africa.

By ASSOCIATED PRESS
05/25/2025

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/25/us-military-tells-allies-in-africa-to-prepare-to-stand-more-on-their-own-00369758

Gen. Michael Langley (center) and Major Gen. Mohammed Berrid of Morocco attend the 21st edition of the African Lion military exercise in Morocco on May 23, 2025.​

 

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Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames Trump

When Nelson Mandela came to power more than 30 years ago, ending the racist system of apartheid, it was promised that this would be rectified through a willing-buyer, willing-seller land reform programme – but critics say this has proved too slow and too costly.

Farouk Chothia
BBC News
2 June 2025

South Africa's land law explained – and why it so inflames Donald Trump - BBC News

The law allows for land to be seized without compensation in rare cases and 'in the public interest'.

www.bbc.com

 

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China replicating U.S. military model in Africa as American presence declines

General Langley highlighted China’s strategic military ties with African nations, modeling programs on U.S. methods. Global rivals like China and Russia are filling gaps left by reduced U.S. presence, increasing their influence in the region.

BI CONTRIBUTOR
31 May 2025

China replicating U.S. military model in Africa as American presence declines

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Congo and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict

BY CHINEDU ASADU, MATTHEW LEE AND ELLEN KNICKMEYER
June 27, 2025

https://apnews.com/article/congo-rwanda-drc-peace-deal-m23-trump-5e5b52100729ad6587a6f267c6c79ae0

…“Today, the violence and destruction comes to an end, and the entire region begins a new chapter of hope and opportunity, harmony, prosperity and peace,” President Donald Trump told the foreign ministers of the two countries at a White House meeting.

The agreement was signed earlier at the State Department’s Treaty Room beneath a portrait of Colin Powell, the first African American to hold the job of top U.S. diplomat. There, Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it “an important moment after 30 years of war.”…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, stands with Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, left, and Democratic Republic of the Congo's Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, right, as they shake hands after signing a peace agreement at the State Department, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Washington..​

 

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US tariffs on South Africa set to hit white farmers Trump has embraced

Citing false claims that white South Africans are being persecuted, Trump has cut aid to the country, publicly berated its president in the Oval Office and invited Afrikaners - descendants of early European settlers - to come to the United States as refugees.


By Wendell Roelf
July 9, 2025

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-tariffs-south-africa-set-hit-white-farmers-trump-has-embraced-2025-07-09/

 

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US tariffs on South Africa set to hit white farmers Trump has embraced

Citing false claims that white South Africans are being persecuted, Trump has cut aid to the country, publicly berated its president in the Oval Office and invited Afrikaners - descendants of early European settlers - to come to the United States as refugees.


By Wendell Roelf
July 9, 2025

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-tariffs-south-africa-set-hit-white-farmers-trump-has-embraced-2025-07-09/

That reverse-midas touch, cant stop, won't stop

 

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Africans Pay High Human Cost Fighting For Russia In Ukraine
August 18, 2025

Russia's war in Ukraine has drawn fighters from across the globe - but it's emerging that many of the Africans among them might not be volunteers. Some are being tricked or forced into joining Russia's forces, often being lured with promises of lucrative jobs. But the human cost of this recruitment is becoming clearer.

In Cameroon, dozens of families have reported that their loved ones have either died or disappeared after reaching Russia and then ending up on Ukrainian battlefields. Among these are civilians and even soldiers who deserted the Cameroonian army in search of better opportunities abroad.

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