The top Republicans on the House and Senate foreign affairs committees today expressed concern over a possible Pentagon plan to draw down US troops in Africa, which could impact plans to fight terror in Tunisia and Morocco. “That is why our limited, yet focused presence across Africa, is so important. Rising tide: Risch and McCaul join a high-profile chorus of congressional voices that have already pushed back on whispers of troop cuts in Africa. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is slated to host the massive 2,500-troop African Lion exercise in Morocco in March. Know more: Read Jack Detsch’s coverage of the Army’s struggles to handle training in Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 28, 2020 23:03 UTC