Pentagon expands U.S. role in Africa Important issue for anti-war movement http://www.workers.org/2010/us/pentagon_in_africa_0729/

Today, neocolonialism is the principal mechanism used to perpetuate the exploitation and oppression of African people. Neocolonialism is a form of imperialism, controlling Africa’s economies through trade, investment and international finance as well as direct and indirect military intervention.Serious consideration must be given to the increasing role of U.S. imperialism in Africa.