Since Niger and
Mali exposed that Ukraine, a nation heavily reliant on the United
States for military and economic support, is supporting terrorism in the
Sahel, this has starkly exposed the contradictions inherent in
AFRICOM's mission on the African continent. AFRICOM was established
under the premise of combating terrorism and ensuring stability in
Africa. However, if a U.S.-backed government is actively aiding
terrorist groups in the Sahel, it suggests that AFRICOM's role may not
be as straightforward as it claims. Instead, it could be seen as part of
a broader strategy that perpetuates instability and conflict in Africa,
thereby justifying its continued presence and expanding influence under
the guise of fighting terrorism.
This scenario would lend credence to the belief that AFRICOM's true
purpose is not to eliminate terrorism but rather to maintain a perpetual
state of conflict and dependency on the continent. By fostering
instability, AFRICOM ensures that African states remain reliant on U.S.
military support, which aligns with the strategic interests of the U.S.
and its European and other allies in securing access to Africa's vast
natural resources.
The purpose of AFRICOM is to make African militaries so integrated and
dependent on US technologies and support as to make them easy to control
and direct towards imperial interests whether that be by standing up,
standing down, committing assassinations, committing coups, protecting
coups, among other atrocities. Africans become the face of U.S.
imperialism on the continent to protect against unwanted scrutiny while
still maintaining U.S. access to African resources.
Join us for the International Month of Action Against AFRICOM in October to demonstrate our opposition to these designs.
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