US Military Official: US Shares Morocco’s Concerns About Instability in Sahel Region
Morocco has long warned against the alarming situation when it comes to the instability and lack of security against terror and drug trafficking gangs in the region. Army General Stephen T. Townsend, the commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Rabat – Having met with senior officials in Morocco, Army General Stephen T. Townsend, the commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), said on August 29 that Morocco is a “strong” counterterrorism partner. During his visit to Rabat, Townsend emphasized to the press the importance of the relationship between Morocco and the US . The US official said that the relationship between the two countries is “based on a mutual commitment to security and sustainable development in the region.” “By training together with other African partners, the US military and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces can improve our ability to work together and provide a safe, more prosperous future for the region,” he said. Townsend added that Mor