Nick Turse: From Niger to Somalia, U.S. Military Expansion in Africa Helps Terror Groups Recruit

[@keffinsg]

The US approach to staying on top, is not to climb even higher, but to keep everybody else down.

[@juligrlee]

I was born during WWII. I thoroughly believe that 800 + troops today have at their disposal hundreds of times the fire power that the individual troops had during WWII. No one realizes the intense destructive power of the military forces available to the U.S. military today compared to what military forces had available to them in previous wars. We are thoroughly one of the most destructive forces ever to be unleashed on the world.

[@johnlamarca9439]

juli grlee Thanks for pointing that out. How do we stop violence, without using violence? We invented such a weapon. The generals sent it back. Complaint? "It doesn't kill."

[@juligrlee]

We have to eliminate the value systems formed in ancient Israel, ancient Babylon, ancient Mecca, formed in the first century, the fifth century and the mutations of today that impose lies on our minds. We have to find some kind of agreement on what is fair, healthy, free and meaningful. The more we step on one another, the more violence we will inherit. Our country is not a democracy and never was one either. Our country is now filled with bigotry of all types because we don't allow for the "live and let live" motto. Civilization does depend on the threat of force. Civilization ends when force is used.

[@patrioticallyincorrect4069]

When US talks about peace and stabilization in your country prepare for the opposite.

[@zack1388]

Fact. Same USA thugs trying now on Democratic elected pm of Ethiopia. We fight till last person 💚💛❤️

[@Jean-yt1lu]

Thank you Nick Turse, we need many many more like you to expose what the US is doing to Africa.

[@musicman7773]

Aid(cough) Funding!

[@musicman7773]

kobra Obviously U didn't understand! They are funding the destabilization of the Africa!

[@joha4071]

We the people need to put and end to this madness by demanding that congress vote to declare war which is thier constitutional duty or bring all of our troops home now!!! Almost everywhere we sent our military,special forces or cia analysts , it seems our presence their made the situation worse not better!! We the people didnt sign up for regime change or nation building. Its time to end the "war on terrorism" once and for all and bring our troops home!!!!

[@IIIFrenchyIII]

John Harris lol

[@Jean-yt1lu]

John Harris. But where are the anti war movements like there were against the Vietnam war? Why aren't American people protesting? 15 million people worldwide marched in protest against the Iraq war before it started. Do Americans really believe that these wars are to protect America? Do they still believe the Russians are a threat? Surely not. North Korea wouldn't be a threat if USA military weren't dancing about performing mock atacks on their border with South Korea and the Trumpet (see Nostradamus prophecies) wasn't tweeting. Are Americans so used to interminable war that they just accept it?

[@NoName-gt5mc]

lol that's sure some gr8 fantasy but it will never happen. That would be so naive of us

[@kirstenperilli3829]

Sad sad times

[@ViKinGpr1NcE]

In 2017 the Africa Union met to talk about U.S. Military Expansion in Africa and how to stop the involvement in the continent problems and also limit the number of bases they can have also a legistion law by 2019

[@onewrongbrother6665]

Just one more place the U.S. does not belong.

[@mattdollars7257]

Europe will have 70 million people in the next 50 years

[@michellesweetlove]

Us in Africa making money through was while China is more investing in economic development there. What will have the most influence on Africa's future?

[@Jean-yt1lu]

Michelle Gould. So nice to see someone knows the truth. Surely China must be prepared to defend the countries where they invest, I hadn't thought about that, I wonder how they would do that, a military solution would surely be impossible. The US are destroying the world and no one seems to be even trying to stop them. The UN is a disgrace.

[@ahmedeeqnur4047]

Michelle Gould We prefer China over America

[@MakeUpLover4127]

I was wondering how long it would take the U.S. to make their mark in Africa since China has been helping Africa for years.

[@diegocaruso6285]

2023 - Niger …. Still smart people that should be in positions of influence… 👌

[@mythserene]

I'm glad you did it. I missed it after being a huge pain in the ass to get you on. I'm sure you would have been on anyway, but after I raised holy hell to get you on I got afraid to mention it, so I was never here anyway.😉

[@mattdollars7257]

Like Africa gona have 2 billion people in the next 20 years and 3 million starving and 3.5 billion in 50 years and 1.5 million starving and Kantanka Cars going to be big in Africa in 20 years we have very clean technology

[@waranle961]

if USA wanted to get rid of alshabab they would have long time ago as they are in next door neighbor. To have legetmacy.

[@RyanJohnson]

Why didn't you put the links to his articles in the description? You're really f'n him over Democracy Now...

[@RoniForeva]

Ryan Johnson google is your fucking friend fool.

[@joshk300]

Why doesn't Namibia exist?

[@robertlavender3971]

are you serious. baka haram groups already existed. to start placing blame after interaction seem ridiculous.

[@Jean-yt1lu]

No they didn't