., urged GOP-led House Armed Services and House Appropriations committees to approve billion request from President Obama to combat Ebola West Africa with the help of American troops... ..…

Operating Theater: North Africa . Stated Aims: al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has threatened targets in Europe and the United States. ... Operating Theater: Horn of Africa . Stated Aims: Al Shabaab wants African troops out of Somalia, and has been waging a campaign..…