comites Africae

The comes Africae was a Roman military official responsible for the field army (comitatenses) in Africa during the Later Roman Empire. This position was established as part of the army reorganization by Diocletian and Constantine. The comes Africae commanded approximately 21,000 men and was independent of the provincial governors. This role was distinct from the limitanei, who were second-line soldiers garrisoning the frontier regions. The Roman military presence in North Africa was generally less extensive than in other parts of the empire, with fewer legions required for its defense.12