By GhanaNewsPage 
African Military Chiefs No-Show AFRICOM Summit Amid Rising Gold Reserves and Shifting Alliances
A high-level military summit planned in Nairobi has turned into a symbolic moment of silence as top African military chiefs were conspicuously absent. Only U.S. AFRICOM commander General Michael Langley made an appearance, sparking questions about Africa’s evolving military and political alliances.
In what many analysts are calling a potential turning point, this unexpected no-show appears to signal deeper currents running through the continent. African nations may be signaling a shift away from long-standing military arrangements and toward more autonomous, Pan-African strategies.
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As the African proverb goes, “When the goat starts attending meetings with hyenas, just know the grass is no longer enough.”
The timing of the summit is significant. Uganda recently announced the discovery of an estimated $12 trillion worth of untapped gold reserves, potentially reshaping its economic and strategic standing. Meanwhile, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré continues to push for African sovereignty and self-reliance, calling out neocolonial structures and foreign influence.
These developments suggest a broader continental realignment may be underway. Africa’s youth, natural wealth, and assertive new leaders are redefining the future—and possibly resisting foreign control masked as cooperation.
“When you see vultures dancing, know there is a carcass nearby.” The silence of African generals may be louder than any declaration.
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With AFRICOM’s growing presence in Africa and increasing global interest in its minerals and strategic positioning, questions loom: Is Africa finally rewriting its narrative? Are new alliances being formed outside the traditional Western sphere of influence?
Only time will tell—but all signs point to a continent ready to chart its own course.
