Focus on Africa.

The article focuses on the critical role that the U.S. Navy will play as the new U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) cements its mission in Africa. According to the author, the U.S. Navy has launched a new mission called the Africa Partnership Station (APS), which is designed to build maritime safety and security in the continent. He added that according to a Navy white paper, APS will contribute to the development, economic prosperity and security ashore.