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US Military Adjusts Messaging in Africa, Urging Allies to Self-Reliance

TAN TAN, Morocco — The narrative around U.S. military involvement in Africa is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditionally, the emphasis has been on promoting good governance and addressing the root causes of insurgency. However, recent developments indicate a newfound focus on empowering African allies to stand on their own. This shift was especially evident during the African Lion exercise—America's largest joint training operation on the continent. “We need to be able to get our partners to the level of…

Is Trump Paving the Way for African Self-Reliance?

At a time when President Trump proclaimed an 'America First' foreign policy, it became increasingly clear that African leadership needs to embark on a journey of strategic metamorphosis. This was not just about weathering a temporary tempest. It was, indeed, a clarion call urging leaders across Africa to reconstruct and galvanize economic frameworks, delve deeper into regional coalitions, and broaden their partnership horizons beyond traditional Western patrons. In his address before a joint session of…

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