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.

Logisticians from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) visited Côte d’Ivoire to advance the logistics and training capabilities of the Armed Forces of Côte d’Ivoire (FACI) Dec. 1-4, 2025.

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, visited Djibouti for a multi-day engagement with religious leaders and U.S. service members. The visit highlighted the role of faith-based engagement in strengthening partnerships, fostering dialogue, and supporting U.S. service members stationed in the Horn of Africa.

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Jan. 21, 2026.

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) executed an airstrike in the Lower Juba River Valley of Somalia on Jan. 18, 2026.

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab on Jan. 15, 2026.