AFRICOM Changes Show US Policy Shift on The Continent

By NavyVetUnited September 30, 2025

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US policy on Africa appears to be in flux because Washington’s overall strategy for the continent is currently being reformed. Integral to this strategy is AFRICOM. Formed in 2007-08, it covers all of Africa, with the exception of Egypt, and its purpose is partly political, since it is used to maintain US influence by fostering trust with African nations. This is done by means of joint projects and military assistance, including programmes in education, medical aid, epidemic control, infrastructure development, disaster response, and humanitarian logistics. To some, the emphasis on ‘soft power’ and humanitarian diplomacy means that AFRICOM’s commander is…

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