America's shadow war in Africa

Sounds all to familiar? Gradual increase in troops, no congressional oversight, no clear and concise strategy.
As the article states, "Current and former military officials say the distinction between advising and combat is blurring as U.S. troops expand their footprint and increase the patrols they conduct in terrorist sanctuaries alongside local allies."
Also, "“The growing foreign military footprint in the country appears to have fed a local backlash against both the government and Western countries,”