ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric Banfield, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. AFRICOM, honored African peacekeepers and service members who gave their lives in the pursuit of peace, stability, and security across the continent during a wreath-laying ceremony at the African Union Memorial Wall, Jan. 28, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

A cross-functional team from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Jan. 20-23 to meet with leaders from the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and explore ways to enhance security cooperation efforts.

When discussing U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s (USAFE-AFAFRICA) international partnership mechanisms, most would likely think of foreign affairs officers or bilateral exercises before the safety office.

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Jan. 30, 2026.

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants on Jan. 29, 2026.

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants from Jan. 25-26, 2026.