Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, head of U.S. Africa Command, told the House Armed Services Committee that the Djiboutian government is deeply in debt to China, which seized the port of Doraleh last week. (Department of Defense photo)
U.S. Department Of Defense: Africom Continues Efforts for Stable, Secure Continent
WASHINGTON, March 6, 2018 — U.S. Africa Command’s commander said today that his command will continue its strategy of “by, with and through” partner nations on the continent.
Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser spoke to the House Armed Services Committee about the investigation into the incident in Niger in October that claimed the lives of four Army Special Forces troops. He said he has completed his review of the investigation and it is with Defense Secretary James N. Mattis.
“Once the secretary completes his review and the families have been briefed, I intend to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the investigation to you as soon as possible,” Waldhauser told the committee.
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