Top US general says Islamic jihadist terrorism in Africa has soared tenfold over 26 years
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In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, the head of U.S. Africa Command, Gen. Michael Langley, talks about the staggering rise in Islamic Jihadist terror, and the threats of China, Russia and Iran on the continent .
Paul Tilsley is a veteran correspondent who has reported on African affairs for more than three decades from Johannesburg, South Africa. He can be followed on Twitter @paultilsley
On Islamic terror, the general said, "we've been monitoring and identifying indications and warnings for a number of years. Just for statistics, back in 2008 Islamic jihadists on the global scene, only 4% was on the African continent. Now that number is up to 40%. So, in executing AFRICOM's mission of being able to provide indications and warnings, monitor and respond, is all for protection of the homeland."
He said that AFRICOM "is charged with executing our mission, which expands from deterring threats on the African continent, gaining access and influence and being able to respond to crises."
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