Speaking at African Lion, the largest joint training exercise on the continent.General Michael Langley urged African nations to take the lead in their own security, calling for greater self-reliance in the face of growing threats. The shift comes as Islamist insurgencies gain ground while Russia and China intensify their push for influence across the region. Let’s talk more on this and speak to Paul Melly who’s a consulting fellow for the Africa Programme at Chatham House.
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