Newsweek, Dan Rather Reports, and NPR have each provided commentary on AFRICOM that gives both sides to the issue, including African rejections and hesitations over US military involvement in the continent. The military insists AFRICOM will be an excellent tool for training African militaries – from the African Union (AU) to national armies. AFJN encourages you to listen to or read the recent media reports and to continue checking the AFJN website for more information, for policy recommendations, and ways you can help us counter this new military development.