The budget request submitted to Congress by the Obama administration for FY 2010 proposes significant increases in U.S. security assistance programs for African countries. This suggests that, at least initially, the Obama administration is following the course laid down for the new Africa Command by the Bush administration, rather than putting these programs on hold until it can conduct a serious review of U.S. security policy towards Africa. For the original file, see the Summary and Highlights for International Affairs Function 150: Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request

For an analysis of the consequences for Africa, read the analysis prepared by Daniel Volman of the African Security Research Project