Gen. Michael Langley, head of U.S.-Africa Command, has called on fragile states to take more ownership of their security\u2014a move analysts interpret as part of the Trump administration\u2019s shift toward emphasizing homeland defense and reducing overseas military presence.<\/p>\n
Langley made these remarks during African Lion 2025, the largest joint military exercise in Africa, involving more than 40 nations practicing combat operations and drone warfare.<\/p>\n
Concerns are mounting that a U.S. pullback, particularly in unstable areas such as the Sahel\u2014where al-Qaida and Islamic State are active\u2014could create openings for extremist groups to gain influence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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