U.S. quietly positioning itself as a force in Africa

Using a blend of drones, Special Operations Forces and proxy soldiers, the U.S. has rapidly, but quietly escalated its foothold in Africa to fight what it claims to be a growing security threat. Critics question U.S. motives, citing oil and China as the true targets.

- U.S. is the driving force behind the fighting in Somalia.

- U.S. drone strikes, CIA facility & prison in fight against al-Shabab.

- Hundreds of U.S. forces conduct secret operations in Somalia.

- The U.S. helps support 9,000 troops from Uganda and Burundi who have invaded Somalia to fight al-Shabab.

- French ships and U.S. drones are attacking inside Somalia as Kenyan troops have joined the invasion.

- Somalia population: 10 million, 99% Muslim.

- U.S.-backed Kenyan forces invade Somalia after pressure from U.S.

- U.S. to Provide Kenya With Drones to Fight Militants

- More than 100 U.S. commandos based at a Kenyan military installation.

- Oil discovered in Kenya for first time.

- Kenya population: 39 million, 83% Christian.

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