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'''AFRICOM''' is an acronym for the U.S. military's newly formed African Command.  Until relatively recently, Africa was deemed a secondary priority by the Department of Defense. Since 1983, security responsibilities in the region were split among U.S. European Command, Central Command, and Pacific Command. <ref>[http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=29F1431E-808B-4078-BDB3-3C037D71A8A4  Supporting the U.S. Africa Command] Frontpage Magazine, October 2, 2008</ref> In deference to Africa's rising significance, President [[George W. Bush]] announced in 2007 the creation of a new combatant command AFRICOM. It will focus its efforts on the following,

'''AFRICOM''' is an acronym for the U.S. military's newly formed African Command.  Until relatively recently, Africa was deemed a secondary priority by the Department of Defense. Since 1983, security responsibilities in the region were split among U.S. European Command, Central Command, and Pacific Command.<ref>[http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=29F1431E-808B-4078-BDB3-3C037D71A8A4  Supporting the U.S. Africa Command] Frontpage Magazine, October 2, 2008</ref> In deference to Africa's rising significance, President [[George W. Bush]] announced in 2007 the creation of a new combatant command AFRICOM. It will focus its efforts on the following,

* Enhancing America's military relationships with African countries

* Enhancing America's military relationships with African countries