US Africa Command Official Discusses Mission, Threats in Africa
- By Carla Babb
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is responsible for U.S. military operations in, and relations with, the 53 nations on the African continent. Through multinational exercises and military-to-military engagements, AFRICOM is intended to strengthen relationships with its African partner nations to build the defense capabilities of their security forces. VOA Pentagon Correspondent Carla Babb spoke with one of AFRICOM's senior officials.