There is no lack of opportunities to partner in Africa, where ungoverned space has become susceptible to violent extremist organization influence. Enhancing our partners’ ability to counter these threats today represents a tremendous potential return of investment for the United States tomorrow.
The military was only authorized by the Pentagon to assist with relief operations in the flooded region until April 13. However, other U.S. government assets will remain in the country.
Military personnel with U.S. Africa Command are in Mozambique to spearhead humanitarian relief efforts after the strongest-ever cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere struck Southeast Africa March 14-15.
China on Friday denied allegations that its forces targeted U.S. military aircraft with high-powered lasers near China’s military base in Djibouti, resulting in minor injuries to two pilots.