Putin using Africa as ‘purse’ for Ukraine war while US faces ‘intelligence black hole’: commander
U.S. Africa Command's Gen. Dagvin Anderson warned that Africa is becoming a resource base for Russia's war in Ukraine due to a diminished American military presence. He highlighted a 75% reduction in U.S. regional posture over the past decade, leading to weakened intelligence capabilities. Anderson emphasized that adversarial powers and extremist groups are exploiting instability across the continent.
- ▪Gen. Dagvin Anderson stated that Africa has become Russian President Vladimir Putin's 'purse' for the Ukraine war.
- ▪The U.S. has seen a 75% reduction in its military presence in Africa over the last decade.
- ▪Anderson warned that Africa is now the 'epicenter of global terrorism,' with groups like ISIS and al Qaeda gaining influence.
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Al Qaeda in the World Putin using Africa as ‘purse’ for Ukraine war while US faces ‘intelligence black hole’: commander Gen Dagvin Anderson told Congress the U.S. has seen a 75% reduction in regional posture over the past decade By Morgan Phillips Fox News Published May 19, 2026 1:54pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video US commander warns Africa becoming ‘Putin’s purse’ amid intelligence ‘black hole’ Africa Command Gen. Dagvin Anderson tells lawmakers that shrinking U.S. presence in Africa has weakened intelligence capabilities as Russia, China and terrorist groups expand influence across the continent. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The commander of U.S.
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