United States Africa Command

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U.S. conducts airstrikes in coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord

3:53 PM11/21/2017

U.S. forces conducted two precision airstrikes in Libya against ISIS militants Nov. 17 and Nov. 19, 2017.

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Commemorating Peace with Allies: Honoring Battle Monuments from Paris to Tunis

10:45 AM11/20/2017

In honor of Armistice, Remembrance, and Veterans Day, leaders rom Naval Forces Europe/Africa and Allied Joint Forces Command Naples, Italy, participated in commemorations across Europe and Africa, Nov 11, 2017.

Press Release

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

1:46 PM11/15/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Nov. 14, 2017, at approximately 6 p.m. local Somalia time, killing several militants.

Press Release

AFRICOM, Nigerien investigation teams return to Tongo Tongo, Niger

7:28 PM11/12/2017

A joint U.S. Africa Command and Niger military investigation team returned to the village of Tongo Tongo, Niger on Nov. 12 in order to gain a clearer understanding of the Oct. 4 ambush, the attack site and the surrounding environment.

Press Release

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

6:11 PM11/12/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at approximately 4:30 p.m. local Somalia time, killing one enemy combatant.

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AFRICOM Holds Inaugural Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference

3:03 PM11/10/2017

Senior Enlisted Leaders from 20 African partner nations, the U.S., and NATO participated in the inaugural Senior Enlisted Leader Conference hosted by U.S. Africa Command, Nov. 6-10, 2017 in Grainau, Germany.

Press Release

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

7:32 PM11/9/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Thur., Nov. 9, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. local Somalia time, killing several militants.

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3rd Air Force commander and command chief visit AFAFRICA Airmen

11:52 AM11/6/2017

Air Force leaders travel to Africa to meet Airmen

Press Release

U.S. conducts airstrikes against ISIS in Somalia

5:57 PM11/3/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two separate airstrikes against ISIS, in northeastern Somalia on Nov. 3, 2017, killing several terrorists.

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Why the U.S. Military is in Niger

9:41 PM10/20/2017

A safe, stable, secure and prosperous Africa is an enduring United States interest. Niger is an important partner to the U.S. The United States and Niger have a long-standing bilateral relationship.

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Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA

12:32 PM10/17/2017

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in coordination with the U.S. Mission to Somalia and U.S. Africa Command, a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft departed from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) here, loaded with medical and recovery supplies in response to the terrorist attacks that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on October 14.

Press Release

U.S. Africa Command Statement on Situation in Niger

12:36 AM10/5/2017

Update #3: U.S. Africa Command statement on situation in Niger.

Press Release

U.S. conducts precision strikes in Libya

9:47 PM9/28/2017

In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted two precision airstrikes in Libya against ISIS militants Sept. 26, 2017, at approximately 2:50 p.m. local time, killing several ISIS militants.

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U.S. conducts precision strikes in Libya

2:33 PM9/24/2017

In coordination with Libya’s Government of National Accord and aligned forces, U.S. forces conducted six precision airstrikes in Libya against an ISIS desert camp on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, killing 17 ISIS militants and destroying three vehicles.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

1:40 PM9/13/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted three precision airstrikes in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Sept. 13, 2017, killing six terrorists.

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AFRICOM Commander Visits Mesa Verde

12:52 PM9/8/2017

U.S. Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and met with members of the crew and Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Sept. 6, 2017.

Press Release

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

9:34 AM9/8/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Sept. 7, 2017, killing one terrorist.

Press Release

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

2:22 PM9/6/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, the Department of Defense conducted a precision airstrike in central Somalia against al-Shabaab militants Sept. 5, 2017, killing three terrorists.

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AFRICOM hosts East Africa media delegation

2:47 PM8/31/2017

Media representatives from Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Uganda participated in a media delegation visit hosted by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Aug. 28– Aug. 31, 2017, at Kelly Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Sexual Exploitation Abuse in Peace Ops focus of AFRICOM Rule of Law event

9:05 PM8/29/2017

Senegal hosts Accountability Colloquium

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U.S. conducts airstrikes in coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord

3:53 PM11/21/2017

U.S. forces conducted two precision airstrikes in Libya against ISIS militants Nov. 17 and Nov. 19, 2017.

Commemorating Peace with Allies: Honoring Battle Monuments from Paris to Tunis

10:45 AM11/20/2017

In honor of Armistice, Remembrance, and Veterans Day, leaders rom Naval Forces Europe/Africa and Allied Joint Forces Command Naples, Italy, participated in commemorations across Europe and Africa, Nov 11, 2017.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

1:46 PM11/15/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Nov. 14, 2017, at approximately 6 p.m. local Somalia time, killing several militants.

AFRICOM, Nigerien investigation teams return to Tongo Tongo, Niger

7:28 PM11/12/2017

A joint U.S. Africa Command and Niger military investigation team returned to the village of Tongo Tongo, Niger on Nov. 12 in order to gain a clearer understanding of the Oct. 4 ambush, the attack site and the surrounding environment.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

6:11 PM11/12/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at approximately 4:30 p.m. local Somalia time, killing one enemy combatant.

AFRICOM Holds Inaugural Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference

3:03 PM11/10/2017

Senior Enlisted Leaders from 20 African partner nations, the U.S., and NATO participated in the inaugural Senior Enlisted Leader Conference hosted by U.S. Africa Command, Nov. 6-10, 2017 in Grainau, Germany.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

7:32 PM11/9/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Thur., Nov. 9, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. local Somalia time, killing several militants.

3rd Air Force commander and command chief visit AFAFRICA Airmen

11:52 AM11/6/2017

Air Force leaders travel to Africa to meet Airmen

U.S. conducts airstrikes against ISIS in Somalia

5:57 PM11/3/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two separate airstrikes against ISIS, in northeastern Somalia on Nov. 3, 2017, killing several terrorists.

Why the U.S. Military is in Niger

9:41 PM10/20/2017

A safe, stable, secure and prosperous Africa is an enduring United States interest. Niger is an important partner to the U.S. The United States and Niger have a long-standing bilateral relationship.

Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA

12:32 PM10/17/2017

U.S. Africa Command Statement on Situation in Niger

12:36 AM10/5/2017

Update #3: U.S. Africa Command statement on situation in Niger.

U.S. conducts precision strikes in Libya

9:47 PM9/28/2017

In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted two precision airstrikes in Libya against ISIS militants Sept. 26, 2017, at approximately 2:50 p.m. local time, killing several ISIS militants.

U.S. conducts precision strikes in Libya

2:33 PM9/24/2017

In coordination with Libya’s Government of National Accord and aligned forces, U.S. forces conducted six precision airstrikes in Libya against an ISIS desert camp on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, killing 17 ISIS militants and destroying three vehicles.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

1:40 PM9/13/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted three precision airstrikes in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Sept. 13, 2017, killing six terrorists.

AFRICOM Commander Visits Mesa Verde

12:52 PM9/8/2017

U.S. Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, visited the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and met with members of the crew and Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Sept. 6, 2017.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

9:34 AM9/8/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Sept. 7, 2017, killing one terrorist.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

2:22 PM9/6/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, the Department of Defense conducted a precision airstrike in central Somalia against al-Shabaab militants Sept. 5, 2017, killing three terrorists.

AFRICOM hosts East Africa media delegation

2:47 PM8/31/2017

Media representatives from Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Uganda participated in a media delegation visit hosted by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Aug. 28– Aug. 31, 2017, at Kelly Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany.

Sexual Exploitation Abuse in Peace Ops focus of AFRICOM Rule of Law event

9:05 PM8/29/2017

Senegal hosts Accountability Colloquium