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07BANJUL75
2007-02-12 11:54:00
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Embassy Banjul
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THE GAMBIA: CREATION OF COMBATANT COMMAND FOR

Tags:  PREL MARR MASS GA 
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL MARR MASS GA
SUBJECT: THE GAMBIA: CREATION OF COMBATANT COMMAND FOR
AFRICA

REF: STATE 14457

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL MARR MASS GA
SUBJECT: THE GAMBIA: CREATION OF COMBATANT COMMAND FOR
AFRICA

REF: STATE 14457


1. (SBU) Ambassador briefed Foreign Affairs Permanent
Secretary William Joof on the U.S. decision to establish a

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combatant command for Africa (AFRICOM),drawing from reftel
points and February 7 Pentagon briefing. Ambassador stressed
that while U.S. military engagement in Africa was not new,
AFRICOM's establishment would serve to strengthen
coordination of our military and other assistance to the
continent and promote the addressing of African security
issues from an Africa-centric perspective.


2. (SBU) Joof expressed appreciation for the briefing,
applauded the U.S. initiative, and indicated that there would
be further GOTG reaction after he consulted with other
Gambian officials.


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