U.S. Army Col. Sean McClure, Associate Dean at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and moderator, Magdalena Bajll, Senior Director and National Intelligence Officer for Africa, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and Carl Grebe, Assistant Director for Intelligence, U.S. Africa Command, speak on a panel about the strategic Landscape in Africa, during the first day of the Africa Strategic Integration Dialogue, March 26, 2026, on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The forum’s focus was on strengthening interagency coordination on investment, development, and security opportunities with African partners to support shared security and stability on the continent while advancing U.S. interests in Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Juliana Londono)
Amanda Dory, Director, Africa Center for Strategic Studies, poses a question during the Africa Strategic Integration Dialogue, March 26, 2026, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The forum’s focus was on strengthening interagency coordination on investment, development, and security opportunities with African partners to support shared security and stability on the continent while advancing U.S. interests in Africa. This conference builds on discussions and decisions made by interagency representatives in February at the Africa Strategic Dialogue that took place in Washington D.C. at National Defense University. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reese Page)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Garrick Harmon, Director of Strategy, Engagement and Programs, U.S. Africa Command, provides opening remarks during the Africa Strategic Integration Dialogue, March 26, 2026, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The forum’s focus was on strengthening interagency coordination on investment, development, and security opportunities with African partners to support shared security and stability on the continent while advancing U.S. interests in Africa. This conference builds on discussions and decisions made by interagency representatives in February at the Africa Strategic Dialogue that took place in Washington D.C. at National Defense University. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Juliana Londono)
Interagency forum looks at U.S. investment in Africa to support U.S. security
10:00 PM3/30/2026
More than 160 civilian and military representatives from the Departments of War, State and Commerce met March 26-27, 2026, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, to identify strategic priorities and opportunities for the United States in Africa as part of the Africa Strategic Integration Dialogue (ASID).
U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit
10:00 PM3/30/2026
U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25.
US, Tanzania military medical professionals visit pediatric patients during JA26
9:42 AM3/24/2026
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Angela Ling, the lead medical readiness exercise planner for Justified Accord 26 with the 155th Medical Group, 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, joins Tanzania People's Defence Force medical personnel for patient rounds as part of a medical readiness exercise during Justified Accord 26 at Lugalo General Military Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, March 6, 2026. This first-ever MEDREX in Tanzania prepared U.S. military health professionals for the challenges of providing care outside traditional clinical settings. Working alongside African partners, U.S. medical professionals refined their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable and resource-efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large-scale combat operations.
JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, JA26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Tucker Chase)
U.S. Air Force Col. Lauren Guibert, logistics program lead at AFRICOM and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Flynn, branch chief at AFRICOM learn about the controlled exchange process from maintenance leaders and practitioners of the FACI in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire July 11, 2025. AFRICOM personnel partnered with FACI sustainment leaders to discuss maintenance and supply capabilities during this military-to-military engagement. (courtesy photo)
U.S. Air Force Col. Lauren Guibert, logistics program lead at AFRICOM and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Flynn, branch chief at AFRICOM tour the Atelier de la Marine Nationale (ATEman) maintenance facility in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire July 11, 2025. AFRICOM personnel partnered with FACI sustainment leaders to discuss maintenance and supply capabilities during this military-to-military engagement. (courtesy photo)
Logicians from U.S. Africa Command conducted a military-to-military engagement with the Armed Forces of Côte d'Ivoire to enhance vehicle maintenance and supply programs, March 10-13, 2026.
U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia
12:00 AM3/18/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia on March 16 and 18, 2026.
US, Tanzania medical professionals conduct otolaryngology surgery during Justified Accord 26
10:55 AM3/17/2026
U.S. Air Force Col. Halton Beumer, an ear, nose and throat and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon assigned to the Surgical Operations Squadron, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, performs surgery as part of a medical readiness exercise during Justified Accord 26 at Lugalo General Military Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, March 3, 2026. This first-ever MEDREX in Tanzania prepared U.S. military health professionals for the challenges of providing care outside traditional clinical settings. Working alongside African partners, U.S. medical professionals refined their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable and resource-efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large-scale combat operations.
JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, JA26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Tucker Chase)
US, Tanzania military medical professionals conduct a medical outreach during JA26
10:55 AM3/17/2026
U.S. Air Force and Tanzania People's Defence Force medical personnel offer medical assistance and care as part of a medical readiness exercise during Justified Accord 26 at Msata Military Training Base, Msata, Tanzania, March 9, 2026. This first-ever MEDREX in Tanzania prepared U.S. military health professionals for the challenges of providing care outside traditional clinical settings. Working alongside African partners, U.S. medical professionals refined their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable and resource-efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large-scale combat operations.
JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, JA26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Tucker Chase)
US, Tanzania military medical professionals visit pediatric patients during JA26
10:55 AM3/17/2026
U.S. Air Force and Tanzania People's Defence Force medical personnel conduct patient rounds as part of a medical readiness exercise during Justified Accord 26 at Lugalo General Military Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, March 6, 2026. This first-ever MEDREX in Tanzania prepared U.S. military health professionals for the challenges of providing care outside traditional clinical settings. Working alongside African partners, U.S. medical professionals refined their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable and resource-efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large-scale combat operations.
JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, JA26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Tucker Chase)
US, Tanzania senior military leaders visit Msata Military Training Base during JA26
10:55 AM3/17/2026
U.S. and Tanzania People's Defence Force senior military leaders pose for a group photo at a medical readiness exercise site ahead of the closing ceremony for Justified Accord 2026 at Msata Military Training Base, Msata, Tanzania, March 11, 2026. This first-ever MEDREX in Tanzania prepared U.S. military health professionals for the challenges of providing care outside traditional clinical settings. Working alongside African partners, U.S. medical professionals refined their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable and resource-efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large-scale combat operations.
JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, JA26 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Tucker Chase)
US medical professionals receive an orientation of Lugalo Military Hospital during Justified Accord 2026
10:55 AM3/17/2026
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Angela Ling, the lead medical readiness exercise planner for Justified Accord 2026, assigned to the 155th Medical Group, 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard, meets the Tanzania People's Defence Force hospital commander as part of a medical readiness exercise during Justified Accord 26 at Lugalo General Military Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, March 3, 2026. This first-ever MEDREX in Tanzania prepared U.S. military health professionals for the challenges of providing care outside traditional clinical settings. Working alongside African partners, U.S. medical professionals refined their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable and resource-efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large-scale combat operations.
JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, JA26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Tucker Chase)
US Soldier performs surgery during the first-ever MEDREX in Tanzania as part of Justified Accord 2026
10:55 AM3/17/2026
U.S. Army Maj. Woo Do, the chief of pediatric surgery with the Directorate for Surgical Services, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and Tanzania People’s Defence Forces medical personnel perform surgery on a Tanzanian patient as part of a medical readiness exercise during Justified Accord 2026 at Lugalo General Military Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, March 4, 2026. This first-ever MEDREX in Tanzania prepared U.S. military health professionals for the challenges of providing care outside traditional clinical settings. Working alongside African partners, U.S. medical professionals refined their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable and resource-efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large-scale combat operations.
JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, JA26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Tucker Chase)
US Soldier performs surgery during the first-ever MEDREX in Tanzania as part of Justified Accord 2026
10:55 AM3/17/2026
U.S. Army Maj. Woo Do, chief of pediatric surgery with the Directorate for Surgical Services, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and Tanzania People’s Defence Forces medical personnel perform a surgery on a Tanzanian patient as part of a medical readiness exercise during Justified Accord 2026 at Lugalo General Military Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, March 4, 2026. This first-ever MEDREX in Tanzania prepared U.S. military health professionals for the challenges of providing care outside traditional clinical settings. Working alongside African partners, U.S. medical professionals refined their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable and resource-efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large-scale combat operations.
JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, JA26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Tucker Chase)
US, Tanzania medical professionals conduct a pediatric knowledge exchange during JA26
10:55 AM3/17/2026
U.S. Air Force and Tanzania People's Defence Force medical personnel pose for a group photo after completing a knowledge exchange on pediatric best practices as part of a medical readiness exercise during Justified Accord 26 at Lugalo General Military Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, March 6, 2026. This first-ever MEDREX in Tanzania prepared U.S. military health professionals for the challenges of providing care outside of traditional clinical settings. Working alongside African partners, U.S. medical professionals refined their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable and resource-efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large-scale combat operations.
JA26 increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions, and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and hosted in Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, JA26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Tucker Chase)