Full list of African countries that’ve experienced U.S. involvement — and why

The United States (U.S.) has maintained a strategic interest in African countries for decades, driven by humanitarian concerns, counterterrorism, geopolitical competition, and the protection of American citizens abroad.While the term “military involvement” often evokes images of large-scale invasions, U.S. activities on the continent have more commonly taken the form of humanitarian missions, peacekeeping support, counterterrorism operations, medical aid, and emergency response.This