Daniel Volman

2 weeks ago | martinplaut.com | Martin Plaut |Daniel Volman

Back in 2007, when we were stood up, the global presence of terrorism on African continent was 2%. Today it’s 43% and then even adding onto a geostrategic type of perspective of our great power competition, both Russian Federation and the Chinese Communist Party activities on the African continent is grand. So, my responsibilities are great. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee, April 3, 2025, in Washington.

1 month ago | martinplaut.com | Daniel Volman |Martin Plaut

March 25, 2025 By Daniel VolmanOn 18 March 2025, NBC News reported that the Trump administration is considering a plan to merge the US Africa Command—which has responsibility for US military operations in Africa—and the US European Command, as a subordinate sub-command. European Command, based in Stuttgart, Germany, had responsibility for most African countries until 2007, when President George Bush approved the creation of a separate, independent combatant command for the continent.