So, it's not 2007 any more. If I had to guess, I would say that the US military invovlement in Africa is aimed at helping Islam to spread. Much like our invovlement in the former Yugoslavia under Clinton. We sure do love us some Moslems!
When the Libyans invaded northern Chad in 1983, the French Army, Foreign Legionnaires and Air Force were there to help their former colony. The Legionnaires came from their staging area near Bangui.
-——who clearly have a more direct and historical responsibility for a former colony-——
I have a small window through which I view real things in Africa. I have dealings with American companies who sell to French trading companies who supply all sorts of stuff to their former colonies. In at least two instances, a French company serves as the government with regard to imports, tariffs, customs and such.
The American companies have global operations but chose to sell the French trading companies rather than sell direct to the Africans. Hollande is pulling out to the detriment of his trade it seems. Lacking the government support, one wonders if the old colonial style trade can continue? One wonders if the American companies providing goods to the Africans will move in with the protection of the American military and a change of heart by the African ministers?
We are watching and experiencing world wide mission creep toward Armageddon. The creeper in charge is at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. I believe it is a “Dream from his Father”
In Africa, there really is no side for us to support.