Africom Strives to ‘Turn on Lights’ Against Terrorism in Africa
Africom Strives to ‘Turn on Lights’ Against Terrorism in AfricaBy Donna Miles STUTTGART, Germany, June 21, 2012 – Eliminating terrorist safe havens and support for terrorist groups in Africa is a top U.S. Africa Command priority, Africom’s top military officer said. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham told American Forces Press Service he’s committed to working with African partners to confront violent extremists “that have very clearly articulated an intent to attack the United States, its allies, its citizens and its interests both within Africa and also more broadly, in Europe.”
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