The U.S. Pentagon began an official six-day visit to Djibouti, Kenya, and Angola.
aims to"discuss ongoing military cooperation, regional security challenges, and opportunities for further collaboration," according to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Premium Times has previously--on 6 June 2023--asked the U.S. Secretary of the U.S. Army responsible for all global matters related to the U.S. Army including in Africa, Christine Wormuth, why the U.S. Pentagon chief had yet to make an official travel to Africa. President Biden had been clear at the U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit held in December 2022 that he wanted to increase engagement with Africa.
In Kenya, Secretary Austin is scheduled"to engage with Kenyan defence officials on shared security interests and counter-terrorism efforts," confirmed the DoD."During his trip, Secretary Austin will also visit with U.S. military personnel deployed to Djibouti and Kenya, reiterating the Department's appreciation and gratitude for their service and dedication to promoting peace and security in the region," said the DoD.
Before departing the U.S. at the end of UNGA, President Ruto met with Secretary Blinken who commended Kenya for its"significant contributions to global peace and stability" and"thanked Kenya for considering leadership of a multinational security support mission to Haiti, addressing the crisis in Sudan, promoting peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and countering extremism in Somalia.
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