Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth embarked on a high-profile diplomatic trip to Africa and Europe on 10 February 2025. His visit to US Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Germany, aims to deepen military cooperation on the continent and reinforce President Donald Trump's "America First" security strategy. Mr Hegseth's presence at AFRICOM Headquarters highlights the Trump administration's determination to prioritise US military strength, enhance counterterrorism efforts, and strengthen alliances across Africa.

He will also visit Belgium and Poland "to engage with US and Allied leaders on strengthening deterrence, supporting warfighters, and advancing America's national security interests," said a 7 February Penta...