Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), Marine Corps General Michael E. Langley, confirmed to the media on Thursday that he has travelled to coastal West African countries, including Ghana, following the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Niger. When asked whether Benin, Ghana, or Ivory Coast are being considered for a U.S. military base after pulling out of Niger, General Langley confirmed, "Yes, I've travelled across West Africa, across coastal West Africa.