Strategy Bridge: “Why Are We in Africa?”: The Dilemmas of Making American Strategy towards the African Continent
by Sam Wilkins
https://thestrategybridge.org/the-bridge/2021/3/30/why-are-we-in-africa
USAFRICOM
The Niger Ambush and Leadership Accountability
This paper addresses my concerns about issues raised by news media publicity surrounding the 2017 ambush in Niger that killed four Americans - members of U.S. Special Operations Forces (USSOF) Team OUALLAM - and the perceived mishandling of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) investigation results by U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
About the Author(s)
US Strategic Approach to Africa
Africa matters because an unstable Africa is not in the world’s best interest. To keep Africa stable will require a long-term international effort.