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United States Africa Command

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The United States Africa Command, also known as AFRICOM, is a U.S. military command operating throughout Africa. It is designed to violate international law and self-determination of African nations. It is also used to protect U.S. access to African natural resources and limit China's involvement in Africa.[1]

History

President George W. Bush announced the creation of Africom on February 6, 2007 and it became fully functional on October 1, 2008.[2]

References

  1. Ajamu Sankofa (2008-01-29). "Africom Threatens the Sovereignty, Independence, and Stability of the African Continent: A Position Paper of the National Conference of Black Lawyers" Monthly Review. Archived from the original on 2022-05-18. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
  2. Daniel Volman (2008-12-07). "Africom: From Bush to Obama" Monthly Review. Archived from the original on 2021-06-19. Retrieved 2022-07-05.