Africa is becoming more and more of a concern on the counterterrorist front. The U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) has been stood up to address the military issues associated with this continent, with counterterrorism foremost. The command has identified a number of trends that will affect the continent in the coming 10 years and developed a plan consistent with U.S. national guidance to address these concerns and help Africa and African nations develop. The security landscape in North Africa is extremely complex and has to be considered in a broader context. The only effective response to a networked problem is a networked solution, comprised of partnerships focused on shared goals and desired outcomes.