Africans speak against US military bases in Kenya, others, want General Langley, West to stay off Burkina Faso

By KEMI KASUMU

“AFRICOM was established without the consent of African populations, and to date, almost every African country (except Djibouti) has rejected hosting its headquarters. It operates through partnerships, bases, and shadow operations without public transparency or local democratic legitimacy,” it said.

Barely 72 hours after Africa’s heads of state gathered at the African Union (AU)’s headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the celebration of Africa Day 2025 and 62nd anniversary of the continental body, with a call demanding for justice and unconditional freedom for Africa, more Africans and people of the African descent have taken to the social media to further amplify their demands.

This time, they are taking on American Army General Michael Langley, condemning him over his threat to go to Burkina Faso and rescue the country from what he called terrorism. The people from The Gambia to Nigeria and Botswana to Tanzania and Ghana South Africa, Zambia among others are saying there has been no such request from any African asking America or any nation of the West to come for any rescue.

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They say the problem of terrorism in the continent especially in West Africa, not only Burkina Faso but also Nigeria inclusive, is no more than the handiwork of the same supposed Samaritans hasting to come for rescue. “We don’t need you”, they chorused at a rally in Ghana.

As a matter of authenticity they are saying, like US or French military bases and troops have been booted out of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, steps should be taken urgently to also relocate same from Code ‘Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Kenya, Cameroon and any other African country especially in West Africa where America and Western military bases still have footing.

They describe the continued presence of Western military bases in those territories as insult to Africa and African peoples.

The DEFENDER global online newspaper reports the concerns expressed by an organized social media platform, the Africa News Line 700, entitled, “BREAKING: Who told this General that Africa needs AFRICOM?” with reference to comments by the American General Michael Langley.

Africa News Line 700 is a platform dedicated to providing detailed insights into African affairs and promoting the rights of African individuals.

According to the platform on Thursday May 29, 2025, “No African people voted for it. No African Union resolution called for it. No pan-African consultation endorsed it. AFRICOM was imposed—not invited.

“AFRICOM was established without the consent of African populations, and to date, almost every African country (except Djibouti) has rejected hosting its headquarters. It operates through partnerships, bases, and shadow operations without public transparency or local democratic legitimacy,” it said.

It then opened the floor for black people from Africa and across the world to give their thoughts.

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Reactions

Robert Nshimba (Zambia): “Zambia we rejected it, Botswana has asked them to shut down their operations since the new president was elected in.

Andrew Adejo Audu (Nigeria): “It’s time to push USA AFRICOM out of Africa.”

Dominick Fringpong: “We no need Africom for what? General Langley himself is mad in his brains.”

Ngada Yamwaka: “We need nothing in which we have no say.If it’s for Africans why they didn’t consult us?”

Tabakai Kotema Beia: “Congratulations African people.

“You must support your New horizon African Government of the day (Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traore) who believes to serve your best interest.

“To lead and to serve the best interest of African entire people is indeed the Will of God.

“Your current African leaders can easily do it, because God of Justice will always fulfilled His promises.

“Every good idea must be carried into action. All men have been created to carry forward an ever advancing civilization.

“Majority of the peoples of the entire world will stand with you.”

Beny Manis: “This time around, no nonsense will be imposed on the Africans. The era of imperialism and colonialism is over.”

Paulo Nyongo responded: “Beny Manis, Never again. We shall stand as one and fight as one to protect Africa as one from north to south and east to west this is the time we have to make Africa a paradise for are kids  and the future generations.”

Stanley Stamiri also backed him saying, “Beny Manis, Yes, ya right those days are now over just like those days of King Pharaoh. It’s time now for us as Africans to be given a chance at least one time to try to live and have control over our very own little lives. Unity is power.”

Robert Nshimba (Zambia): “Zambia we rejected it, Botswana has asked them to shut down their operations since the new president was elected in.”

Paulo Nyongo responded: “Roberts Nshimba, Excellent move by Botswana.”

Joseph Benson Dzindo: “I think you are using your platform to promote this man,” said he to underscore the extent of his anger against US Army General Michael Langley.

Matsie Meliehe: “Here In Africa we don’t like this Guy…”

David Daniel (Nigeria): “With this man I had a proper understanding of this common Nigerian slang… Colomentality.

Joan Iduriase: “All am saying is they should live Africa alone. We Africans don’t detect for the Americans so why are they into our mother’s land affairs.

MaHawaonlychild Folley: “Why aren’t Africans heading Africom?

“What’s the importance of Africom to Africa? How was it founded and by what arrangements is it legitimate for Africa?

“The real fact is that, it’s being imposed on us! We don’t need their intervention into our security details.”

Chimwemwe Maganga: “Because he is a General of US then he thinks that he can command everyone my friend things have change now we know truely what your aims are we don’t need you.”

Munachimso Chukwuemeka (Nigeria): “We don’t need them in Africa continent.”

Kalu Okwara (Nigeria): “Let it be relocated to USA. It is an insult to the continent. AU should wake up.”

Valley Best: “As I earlier said these shadow organisation, imposed on Africa with a false mission and a dangerously diabolical agenda, just like the Jesuit movement, is come to monitor,Relay information, Create opportunities for bigger space, Cause confusion, Prepare a platform for bigger exploitation and keep Africa permanently in that begging and depending states and permanently weak. Any African county entertaining this, you have your self to blame. Again only the stubborn fly follows the corpse to the grave. AAAS.”

Earlier on Wednesday May 28, 2025, African News Line 700 had called saying, “African nations must now rise to protect their shared interests by supporting the Decolonisation of Ambazonia and the liberation of Biafra.”

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