Africa: U.S. Africa Command 2025 Posture Statement to Senate Armed Services Committee

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, emphasizing the strategic importance of Africa and the goal of achieving peace through strength. He highlighted the threat of violent extremists like ISIS in the region and the intentions of strategic competitors like the Chinese Communist Party and Russian Federation. Langley underscored the importance of leveraging security cooperation with African partners and enhancing military readiness through exercises and training events to counter current and emerging threats.

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