US Africom 'has no hidden agenda'

The head of the new US military command for Africa (Africom) has told the BBC it has "no hidden agenda". General William Ward said the command would not be used to gain control of African natural resources such as oil. He also dismissed fears that the US intended to build large military bases on the continent. Only one country, Liberia, has offered to host Africom, which is coming into full operation at its headquarters in the German city of Stuttgart. more..http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7645714.stm

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