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U.S. Africa Command completes first visit to Tunisia

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and AFRICOM senior leaders visited Tunis, Tunisia, Nov.12 thru 14, 2025. In continuing a relationship of more than 200 years, the visit allowed the command an opportunity to engage Tunisian partners for discussions and demonstrations on how U.S.-Tunisia defense engagements have advanced Tunisia’s military operational and capacity and contributions to regional security.

Readiness

Military Flight Showcases Power Projection, Supports Partner Training

U.S. Africa Command, supported by U.S. European and U.S. Strategic Commands, conducted a partner training event with the Mauritanian Air Force in Atar, Mauritania on Wednesday. U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) traveled from Vicenza, IT to Atar, Mauritania and conducted ground to air training with Mauritanian Air Force personnel.

Readiness

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 completes first visit to Tunisia

Military Flight Showcases Power Projection, Supports Partner Training

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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Marshall Center fellows visit U.S. Africa Command to prepare for leadership roles

Senior fellows from the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies visited U.S. Africa Command headquarters on Feb. 4, for a strategic overview of the command's mission and its partnership-focused approach to security in Africa.

Monday, February 9, 2026

Lightfish Unmanned Vessel First Joint Maritime Launch

Commander Task Force (CTF) 66 launched a Lightfish Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) for the first time off a partner nation’s vessel during Cutlass Express 2026 off the coast of the Indian Ocean, Feb. 9.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 to Enhance Maritime Security in East Africa

Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and enabled by U.S. Sixth Fleet kicks off in Port Louis, Mauritius Feb. 2-12.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

AFRICOM news

Marshall Center fellows visit U.S. Africa Command to prepare for leadership roles

Monday, February 9, 2026

AFRICOM news

Marshall Center fellows visit U.S. Africa Command to prepare for leadership roles

Monday, February 9, 2026

Lightfish Unmanned Vessel First Joint Maritime Launch

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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.