I’ll give you one huge reason that the U.S. is getting it right in the Horn of Africa:
CJTF-HOA: Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. Whenever you see CJTF anything, it is an operation. This one has been quietly operating behind the scenes since November 2002. The CJTF-HOA mission is focused on detecting, disrupting, and ultimately defeating transnational terrorist groups operating in the region – denying safe havens, external support, and material assistance for terrorist activity. Additionally, CJTF-HOA will counter the re-emergence of transnational terrorism in the region through civil-military operations and support of non-governmental organization operations – enhancing the long-term stability of the region. Its area of responsibility includes the total airspace and land areas of Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti and Ethiopia in Africa, and Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula.
