As of August last year General Dagvin R.M. Anderson (US Air Force) assumed command of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), succeeding Marine General Michael Langley. Heading into 2026 and beyond, Gen. Anderson’s tenure is defined by a strategic shift towards strengthening the security-economics nexus, focusing on mitigating terrorism's impact on development, and addressing the growing influence of geopolitical competitors like Russia and China in Africa. Yesterday, Pearl Matibe had an opportunity to sit down with the general at an event he hosted at one of the US Military bases.

 

GUEST: Pearl Matibe, Washington DC based geopolitical analyst & correspondent