These costs have heightened debate over whether the United States needs so many ... Recently, the military has built new bases and expanded Africa-focused operations in Sicily.

China opened its base in the Horn of Africa nation in 2017, establishing a military foothold off the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a crucial maritime chokepoint that’s key to global trade flows. The US ...

The top U.S. general is visiting Africa ... base to appear anywhere," the second official said. The changing political landscape in West and Central Africa presents a dilemma for the United States.

Air Force General C.Q. Brown explores new military partnerships in West Africa post-Niger troop withdrawal. US efforts to fight terrorism in the region thwarted by Niger's decision to expel US troops.

The US military is urging African countries to be more responsible for their own security as the Trump administration focuses on domestic policies. Could the move fuel militant groups and undo ...

The US military withdrew from a final base in jihadist-hit Niger on Monday, more than a year after coup leaders in the African country demanded its troops leave. After nearly 800 soldiers pulled out ...

If you've ever served in the United States military ... Every major branch has bases around the world, so the U.S. military has a presence in every continent (except Antarctica, which bans ...

The United States is assessing the future of its military command for Africa, its top general for the continent said on ...

STUTTGART, Germany — China’s growing network of ports in Africa could serve as a precursor to the creation of more military bases, according to a new report by a Pentagon-affiliated think tank.