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Chad’s government threatens to kick out US troops as Russia expands influence in Africa (www.cnn.com)
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[–] Greyghoster@aussie.zone 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Here I am, surprised that the US has troops in Chad.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 9 points 5 months ago

The burger empire over 800 military bases around the globe, mostly occupying developing countries.

[–] stmcld@lemmy.ml 7 points 5 months ago

I wish the US could get kicked out of southern Africa too. I think they have a base in Botswana

[–] Alsephina@lemmy.ml 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

China needs to start arming and training Africa too tbh. So far it's just been economic cooperation, but that won't be enough to keep the US and Europe out.

[–] nonailsleft@lemm.ee 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

But then how are they gonna keep China out?

[–] Alsephina@lemmy.ml 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

With said arms and training if the need ever arises.

Doubt it ever will though. China seems to prefer solving things through diplomacy and trade, which is probably partly why they're not arming and training African governments to begin with.

[–] nonailsleft@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago

But you want them to?

[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmy.ml 5 points 5 months ago

Chad Chad