After losing access to part of the Sahel, the US courts Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Benin for bases
The US said its military engagements on the continent were African-led and US-enabled.After withdrawing from Chad and Niger, as the Sahel region pivoted towards Russia, the United States is negotiating with Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Benin to set up military bases.
Langley toured that region trying to establish what the US describes as African-led and US-enabled relationships aimed at fighting extremists that threaten everyone. Where the US has lost ground within Africa, China and Russia have stepped forward, but the US does not force countries to choose between the geopolitical rivals, Langley said."When we have engaged with our African partners, we don't give them an ultimatum of who to choose for a security partner.
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