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U.S. Africa Command Change of Responsibility Marks Continued Strength in Enlisted Leadership

U.S. Africa Command hosted a Change of Responsibility ceremony formally transitioning senior enlisted leadership from U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael P. Woods to U.S. Army Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 20.

Partnerships

AFRICOM Deputy Commander Visits Libya, announces Libyan participation in Exercise Flintlock 2026

AFRICOM chaplain delegation visits Namibia, fosters dialogue and resilience

U.S. Africa Command chaplain delegation pose for a group photo with personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek, Namibia Sept. 22, 2025.

Partnerships

U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response

In a significant boost to regional health security, three state-of-the-art mobile biological threat detection laboratories are arriving in Zambia and poised to modernize infectious disease outbreak response across nine southern African nations—Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, and Tanzania.

Partnerships

AFRICA SHIELD 2025: Strengthening Counterproliferation Efforts Across Africa

From August 4-6, 2025, DTRA's International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), in partnership with the EU CBRN CoE and UNICRI, hosted the AFRICA SHIELD 2025 Regional Counterproliferation Workshop in Rabat, Morocco. This inaugural workshop brought together nearly 100 participants from across the African continent, representing law enforcement, military, policy, and UNSCR-1540 national-level coordination.

Readiness

U.S. Africa Command Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) held a Change of Command ceremony August 15 at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, as Marine Corps General Michael E. Langley formally transferred command to Air Force General Dagvin R.M. Anderson.

            
U.S. Africa Command Change of Responsibility Marks Continued Strength in Enlisted Leadership

AFRICOM Deputy Commander Visits Libya, announces Libyan participation in Exercise Flintlock 2026 

AFRICOM chaplain delegation visits Namibia, fosters dialogue and resilience

U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response 

AFRICA SHIELD 2025: Strengthening Counterproliferation Efforts Across Africa

U.S. Africa Command Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

USAFRICOM, with Partners and Allies, counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces, and supports U.S. Government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.

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Warfighter Innovation Council Launches at AFRICOM

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) launched the Warfighter Innovation Council (WIC) on Nov. 7, establishing a strategic framework to better facilitate warfighter innovation both at its headquarters and within its component commands.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

AFRICOM Gears Up for Innovation Initiative, Building on Industry Partnerships

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is launching an innovation initiative to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies that address the evolving security challenges on the African continent.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

AFRICOM chaplain delegation visits Namibia, fosters dialogue and resilience

U.S. Navy Cmdr. D. Anthony Baker, U.S. Africa Command deputy chaplain and Sgt. Maj. Herinah Asaah, chaplain senior enlisted leader visited Windhoek, Namibia, Sept. 22-25, focusing on engagement with the Namibian Defence Force, providing support to U.S. Embassy personnel, and fostering interfaith dialogue.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

AFRICOM news

Warfighter Innovation Council Launches at AFRICOM

Thursday, November 20, 2025

AFRICOM news

Warfighter Innovation Council Launches at AFRICOM

Thursday, November 20, 2025

AFRICOM Gears Up for Innovation Initiative, Building on Industry Partnerships

Thursday, November 20, 2025

AFRICOM news

Partnerships

U.S. Africa Command strengthens relationships with African partner nations through multinational exercises and military-to-military engagements. This cooperation enhances defense capabilities, improves effectiveness, and ensures readiness to face complex security challenges.

Operations

Working alongside regional partners, U.S. Africa Command conducts military operations to disrupt, degrade, and neutralize violent extremist organizations posing transnational threats. These operations not only protect U.S. interests but also foster the development of capabilities and sustained readiness among our partners.

Readiness

U.S. Africa Command is committed to protecting U.S. personnel and facilities within the region. By working closely with partner nations, we ensure all forces are equipped with the capabilities and readiness necessary to respond effectively to any crisis.