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What Is Afro-Com?
Afro-Com came into existence under the Bush administration but was proliferated by the Obama administration. It's one of 11 combatant commands managed by the Pentagon and operates out of 53 out of 54 African countries. The aim of Afro-Com, they say, is to bring stability and combat terrorism. But it has been known to have trained several individuals who have led coupes from Mali to Burkina Faso.