Report on threats to United States interests in Africa

Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States Africa Command shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that— (1) identifies and assesses the threats posed to United States interests by terrorist groups, armed non-state actors, and other military forces operating on the African continent, particularly in, but not limited to, coastal West Africa, Somalia, the Sahel, and Nigeria; (2) summarizes the actions that have been taken by the Secretary of Defense in response to such identified threats; (3) sets forth areas in which Department focus and investment could be further strengthened to address such threats; (4) details the current presence in Nigeria of the United States Armed Forces, the resource requirements relating to such presence, and the areas of focus for United States collaboration with Nigerian partners; and (5) identifies any additional resources, authorities, or policy modifications that would enable the Commander of the United States Africa Command to more effectively address the threats described in paragraph (1).