AFRICOM's $6 billion fiasco in Djibouti

The USA African Command is building their new African megabase in the tiny Horn of African country of Djibouti.

[spencer]

Sure, Eritrea can bring their artillery up to the mountaintop and close the US base... umhum, sure, they could do that for about 5 minutes

[al in london]

i can't believe they calling themselves free new or press.i even would not believe this virtual torchon was written by a AMERICAN...he LOST IT CUZ his work don't make any sense and poorly done.amazing what the heat of eritrea can do to one's brain .fried brain anyone???..i hear it's a local delicatessen(done some research).listen mr thomas(brother )stop licking ass (eritrean)..and show some integrity & pride.the one your country (us) are known worldwide for.its blatanly obvious you lying manipulating people ,twisting the truth and facts,...its shitty..poor man

[omar]

what are you talking about, erireria or other country everybody knows that eriteria is of the poorest nation,most dictatorship and most hostlity country.
their military is nothigs to compare an internationals we know ethiopia would be captured them if the UN did stop ethiopia when thier airpor of asmara attacked and bombed heavily.
you have fear the crazy presidant of eriteria would kill you or expell you from his country, no problems you come to us we already know how to respect the foriegners or go your country it is much better than this dictatorship, what is more even his soldiers are now in our refugee csmps.
open your eyes and tell the truth

[Hailemichael]

All you Ethiopians can cry and continue to beg America to help. Quit hating and respect that you guys got defeat numerous times even with military aid from Israel, Russia, Canada and the U.S.A. I'm mean damn what's next...do you need Jesus to help as well.

[falasha]

I have friends working on this project. They are building a desalination plant.

[DJ Jiggly Puff]

This guy is an absolute nut job. I was on Camp Lemonier (Africom HQ) for 15 months and spent most of that time on the arid northern border region of Djibouti and Eritrea. Where is this high ground the author speaks of? I've seen it, and it ain't no Golan Heights dude. Camp Lemonier is waaaaaay down South. 15 clicks from the Somalia border. Has this guy even stepped foot in Djibouti?
What's this garbage about Djibouti invading Eritrea? Never happened EVER. FACT. I vividly remember the Djioubtian military buildup and transporting of tanks being rolled in from the South because of the ERITREAN incursion. FACT. I was there, this douche wasn't.
Six billion dollar fiasco he says? This guy has absolutely no idea what he's talking about. It is a base of operations that is doing nothing but great things for the continent. In Uganda, Kenya, Djibout, and even Ethiopia (when they let us) we are digging wells, building schools, vaccinating animals (was a lot of fun!), and setting up field hospitals in isolated communities. Providing mosquito nets to combat malaria. It was such an awesome experience to be a part of, and made me proud to be a part of Africom. It's not handouts like the arabs like to do while we compete for influence in the region. Instead we are encouraging and teaching the locals how to be self sufficient with time and effort. Now, tell me how that's a fiasco? Oh and while this dude's living in Eritrea I hope he's enjoying the repressive regime. If it's not a horrible regime, then why are there so many refugees fleeing to Israel via the Egyptian Sanai?? Israel of all places?? Must be really bad in Eritrea. Google it.

[BandaGeday IV]

lol. 30 years for absolutely noting that finalized Erishitrea made you write that crap.

no go and devour a McBeles

Hailemichael wrote:

All you Ethiopians can cry and continue to beg America to help. Quit hating and respect that you guys got defeat numerous times even with military aid from Israel, Russia, Canada and the U.S.A. I'm mean damn what's next...do you need Jesus to help as well.

[ababjahnohoy]

this is the funnies thing i ever saw on the computer
hes gotta be kidding right?
i mean this is just like a joke or something?
i gotta give eritrians one thing:
to lie like they do u gotta have some heart on u
wow! i wish i could like that, and belive it
my life would be a lot easier

[Aya24]

Ugh I hope my fellow Somali's in Djibouti kick them OUT!

[Al Pacino]

This guy must be high on drugs. He describes himself as the last white man in Eritrea. I just wonder why. Because every sane person has left the country due to the repressive regime of the lunatic Issay-ass.

[Princess Lovable S]

falasha wrote:

I have friends working on this project. They are building a desalination plant.

oh..

[IA Deployment]

Right on brother! I'm getting ready to head over to Camp Lemonier. Anything this gal should know before I head out? What should I bring since I'm limited on pounds for my flight? PGI alone is enough to make me choke!

DJ Jiggly Puff wrote:

This guy is an absolute nut job. I was on Camp Lemonier (Africom HQ) for 15 months and spent most of that time on the arid northern border region of Djibouti and Eritrea. Where is this high ground the author speaks of? I've seen it, and it ain't no Golan Heights dude. Camp Lemonier is waaaaaay down South. 15 clicks from the Somalia border. Has this guy even stepped foot in Djibouti?
What's this garbage about Djibouti invading Eritrea? Never happened EVER. FACT. I vividly remember the Djioubtian military buildup and transporting of tanks being rolled in from the South because of the ERITREAN incursion. FACT. I was there, this douche wasn't.
Six billion dollar fiasco he says? This guy has absolutely no idea what he's talking about. It is a base of operations that is doing nothing but great things for the continent. In Uganda, Kenya, Djibout, and even Ethiopia (when they let us) we are digging wells, building schools, vaccinating animals (was a lot of fun!), and setting up field hospitals in isolated communities. Providing mosquito nets to combat malaria. It was such an awesome experience to be a part of, and made me proud to be a part of Africom. It's not handouts like the arabs like to do while we compete for influence in the region. Instead we are encouraging and teaching the locals how to be self sufficient with time and effort. Now, tell me how that's a fiasco? Oh and while this dude's living in Eritrea I hope he's enjoying the repressive regime. If it's not a horrible regime, then why are there so many refugees fleeing to Israel via the Egyptian Sanai?? Israel of all places?? Must be really bad in Eritrea. Google it.

[kill_terrorist]

Princess Lovable S wrote:

<quoted text>
oh..

Oh what ?

[Kunciil]

The article is highly unprofessional! It is biaised and the author doesn't have a clue on the situation on the ground. The Camp Lemonier american base is located in the capital-city, which lies around 120km from the Djibouti/Eritrea border.
Second, it's not Djibouti who invaded Eritrea but pretty much the other way around.

I can't beleive what I'm reading, this is not serious, it doesn't even deserve comments.

[Kunciil]

The article is bullshit! It is biaised and the author doesn't have a clue on what hapenned there. The Cmp Lemonier american base is located in the capital-city, which lies around 120kn from the Djibouti/Eritrea border.
Second, it's not Djibouti who invaded Eritrea but pretty much the other way around.

I can't beleive what I'm reading, this is not serious, it doesn't even deserve comments.

[kill_terrorist]

Kunciil wrote:

The article is bullshit! It is biaised and the author doesn't have a clue on what hapenned there. The Cmp Lemonier american base is located in the capital-city, which lies around 120kn from the Djibouti/Eritrea border.
Second, it's not Djibouti who invaded Eritrea but pretty much the other way around.
I can't beleive what I'm reading, this is not serious, it doesn't even deserve comments.

You are absolutely right.

[hotep]

AFricom is the recolniazation of afraka.

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

[Princess Lovable S]

kill_terrorist wrote:

<quoted text>Oh what ?

Oh, you know about this whole thing!

[Princess Lovable S]

When I looked back at this thread (for some reason) I thought the title read "AFRICOM'S $6 Billion Disco In Dijoubti".. LOL

I was about to consider booking a ticket just to witness this big backtrack party. j/k!

[kill_terrorist]

Princess Lovable S wrote:

<quoted text>
Oh, you know about this whole thing!

Yeah. They are there for breaking the terrorist backbone and..