Topic: Guinea Coup

General Michael Langley, head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), faced questioning from Representative Matt Gaetz regarding the number of U.S.-trained African soldiers who have participated in coups. Gaetz highlighted the case of Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who led a coup in Guinea shortly after being photographed with U.S. service members. Langley defended the training programs by citing "core values" despite the recurring instances of regime change led by trainees.

A military coup in Guinea ousted President Alpha Condé, who had strong ties to Chinese investment. The event is framed as a potential US-backed move to counter Chinese influence in West Africa, despite the official narrative of a "corruption-free" transition.