13 June 2012, WP: U.S. expands secret intelligence operations in Africa
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/the-african-network/2012/06/13/gJQAmozvaV_graphic.html
The African network
The U.S. military has established small air bases across Africa to spy on al-Qaeda affiliates and other militant groups. Shaded areas indicate the presence of those groups, according to U.S. Africa Command.
Source: Staff reports. By Craig Whitlock and Laris Karklis/The Washington Post. Published on June 13, 2012.