New row over US forces in Africafrom SAID ABOUBAKER in Djibouti, DjiboutiDJIBOUTI, (CAJ News) – BY a unanimous vote, Congress has demanded answers on Washington’s vulnerability in Africa, just as the Pentagon is set to slash troop numbers across the continent. President Donald Trump has pledged to win the war on extremists but a review of the country’s special forces ordered by defence secretary Jim Mattis could see troop numbers slashed in Africa. What impact China will have on Camp Lemonier, the only permanent US base in Africa2. It is not yet clear whether a cut in US troop numbers will affect the nearly 4 000 personnel at Camp Lemonier or what role special forces may have in curtailing the growth of militia groups. And Donald Hunter’s motion will add to calls within Congress and the Senate for a review of relations with Mr Guelleh.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 07, 2018 09:00 UTC