African countries? China seems to be the big one looking into infiltrating Africa for resources, mostly mineral resources vs oil. Libya? From what I understand that was more about them trying to set up their own monetary system...I'd tend to believe that over wanting their resources since you don't see the US over there militarily. As far as the rest of the ME there's more a trend moving away from such endeavors then a continued engagement of one, Americans are tired of it, hence the increased production of their own supplies. There are though still activities over there as it relates to those who'd gain then use those resources in a bad way, such as what ISIS was doing, I don't even think many in the ME would argue they weren't glad to see them put to a end.