Gen. Langley makes first visit to the Sahel as commander

The four-day trip included several stops to meet with host nation military leaders, U.S. Chiefs of Mission, and U.S. troops deployed to the region.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Sep 21, 2022

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U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley visited Niger and Chad, Sept. 18-21, 2022, on his second trip to Africa since taking command of U.S. Africa Command on Aug. 9, 2022.

The four-day trip included several stops to meet with host nation military leaders, U.S. Chiefs of Mission, and U.S. troops deployed to the region.

“Security and stability in the Sahel are shared interests of the United States and our partners in the region,” Langley said. “We are grateful to our security partners for their demonstrated commitment to the counter-violent extremist fight. I look forward to continuing to build on our partnerships.”

During his stop in Niger, Langley visited troops at operational sites to witness ongoing training efforts, and assess security and force protection measures. He also met with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Susan N’Garnim and Major General Salifou Mody, Niger Armed Forces Chief of Defense, to discuss the strong U.S.-Niger security partnership and shared priorities.

In Chad, Langley visited U.S. Ambassador Alexander Laskaris and Chad’s Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, General Abakar Abdelkarim Daoud to discuss regional security priorities. During his meetings, Langley stressed that respect for democracy and human rights enhance resilience and stability and make societies less susceptible to extremist movements. Additionally, he met with U.S. troops to observe training, equipping and capacity building efforts.

U.S. Africa Command remains committed to bilateral partnership with Niger and Chad.

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