Number: RL31247
Title: Africa and the War on Terrorism
Authors: Ted Dagne, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: African countries overwhelmingly expressed their support for the U.S.-led efforts on the war against terrorism shortly after the September 11 attacks on New York and Washington. Some African countries are reportedly sharing intelligence and are coordinating with Washington to fight terrorism in Africa. The governments of Kenya and Ethiopia are working closely with U.S. officials to prevent fleeing Al-Qaeda members from establishing a presence in Somalia. Africa may not be as important to the United States in this phase of the war against terrorism as European allies or Pakistan, but in the next phase of the terror war African may prove key.
Pages: 22
Date: Updated January 17, 2002