US Africa command warns against withdrawing troops from the continent

As the United States under President Donald Trump reassesses its military engagement in various parts of the world, the head of the US Africa Command, has laid out the case for maintaining troops on the continent.

General Michael E Langley says USAFRICOM engagement in Africa is crucial for countering threats to the US, while at the same time strengthening partnerships and promoting stability.

“Africa remains a nexus theatre from which…