US competing with Russia, China, and terror groups for influence across Africa

Published May 20, 2026 12:06pm ET



The United States is competing with Russia, China, and terror groups across the continent of Africa in the information domain, but limited resources are posing hurdles American diplomats and service members need to overcome.

U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. Dagvin Anderson testified before the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, highlighting that the continent has become not just the “epicenter of global terrorism,” but also an increasingly important nexus for security and strategic competition.

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