The Pentagon wants it:
A new U.S. military command for Africa, meant to strengthen America's defense against potential threats from the continent, is expected to be created within two months, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said on Wednesday.
Rumsfeld, presenting awards to Pentagon employees, praised Theresa Whelan, deputy assistant secretary for African affairs, for her work on the proposal to create Africa Command.
So we will have an AFRICOM.
While more attention should be paid to Africa, I still think it is unneeded.
