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US strategical interest in Africa
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http://wikileaks.org/wiki/CRS-RL34003
February 2, 2009
Congressional Research Service
Report RL34003
Africa Command: U.S. Strategic Interests and the Role of
the U.S. Military in Africa
Lauren Ploch, Analyst in African Affairs
January 5, 2009
Abstract. This report provides a broad overview of U.S. strategic interests in Africa and the role of U.S.
military efforts on the continent as they pertain to the creation of AFRICOM. A discussion of AFRICOM’s
mission, its coordination with other government agencies, and its basing and manpower requirements is included.
http://wikileaks.org/wiki/CRS-RL34003
Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress
