US to cut Africom troops amid focus on Russia and China
The US is cutting hundreds of troops in Africa as it focuses on countering threats from Russia and China.
Around 700 counter-terrorism troops will be removed over the next few years, the Department of Defense said.
About 7,200 US soldiers are currently based in dozens of African countries including Nigeria and Libya.
There will now be a shift away from tactical assistance to advising and sharing intelligence in West Africa, the Pentagon said.
Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-46234122
Note, I see nothing mentioned on Kenya/Somalia/Ethiopia, the general area, Eastern Africa appears to have some US presence.
