Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, pauses while speaking to members of the media at the Pentagon, Thursday, May 10, 2018. Multiple failures are to blame for the Niger ambush that killed four U.S. service members last October, the Pentagon said Thursday, citing insufficient training and preparation as well as the team's deliberate decision to go after a high-level Islamic State group insurgent without proper command approval. A report summary released Thursday includes recommendations to improve mission planning and approval procedures, re-evaluate equipment and weapons requirements, and review training that U.S. commandos conduct with partner forces. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

U.S. Military Says It Has a “Light Footprint” in Africa. These Documents Show a Vast Network of Bases.

At least 34 U.S. military bases are scattered across Africa, with high concentrations in the north, west, and Horn of Africa.

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