Africom will further our cooperation with Africa

My second trip to Africa brings me to Botswana, a strong partner of the U.S. - and to Gaborone, the home of the Southern African Development Community. I also will travel to Angola and Gabon, and meet with leaders from the Economic Community of Central African States.

I have two goals for this visit:  First, I am here to talk to leaders about AFRICOM from my perspective - to explain my vision for the organisation and how we intend to enhance the great work already taking place. Second, I am here to listen - so that AFRICOM and our work is harmonised with the goals our partners and the regional economic communities have set for themselves.