American allies are worried about U.S. commitment to fighting terror in Africa. “How can we trust a partner who’s withdrawing while the situation is deteriorating?”
NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania—At the closing ceremony of U.S.-led military exercises in this expansive Saharan nation, American diplomat R. Clarke Cooper stepped to the podium and assured African military commanders that Washington stands ready to help them in their time of need.
“The U.S. has an unwavering and longstanding commitment to Africa,” Mr. Cooper, the State Department’s assistant secretary for political-military affairs, said late last month.
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