Ward in Rwanda: Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda
12:00 AM4/23/2009
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, reaffirmed the command's commitment to partnering with the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) to help promote stability and security in the region.
The Garissa Boys' High School in Kenya has a new water system, thanks to the efforts of the Kenyan government, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, military engineers, and a civil affairs team from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa
Sailors Participate in Community Relations Projects during Africa Partnership Station Visit to Kenya
12:00 AM3/12/2009
Approximately 20 USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) sailors painted the Tudor District Hospital in Mombasa, Kenya March 1, 2009 as part of the Africa Partnership Station (APS) initiative.
Kenya Accepts Seven Alleged Pirates from U.S. Navy for Trial
12:00 AM3/9/2009
(Editor's note: The piracy suspects were not in U.S. Africa Command custody during the transfer process. This article by the U.S. Department of State is republished to promote public understanding of U.S. policy with regard to piracy off the
Airman Recognized for Restoring Airlift Capability in Africa
12:00 AM3/3/2009
Air Force 449th Air Expeditionary Group Commander Colonel Gregory "Mudbug" Petrequin flew to Manda Bay, Kenya February 24, 2009 to personally recognize a single airman for his contributions to the United States' mission in Africa.
CJTF-HOA Conducts Peace Operations Course in Kenya
12:00 AM2/27/2009
The commander and deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) attended the graduation ceremony of 32 military officers from nine East African countries who successfully completed the Peace Operations Staff Course
Africa Partnership Station Conducts Maritime Security Events in East Africa
12:00 AM2/10/2009
During Africa Partnership Station's first visit to East Africa, crew members of the USS Robert G. Bradley will conduct partner building activities with militaries in Mozambique, Djibouti, Kenya, and Tanzania, as part of an initiative to improve
CJTF-HOA, IMATC Partner to Teach Safe De-mining Practices
12:00 AM12/9/2008
To many, Kenya invokes thoughts of a rich culture, friendly people, and the wonders of a safari. Few people realize that Kenya is also home to a center whose mission is to train people worldwide in the process of safe de-mining in affected
State Department, CJTF-HOA Dedicate School in Kenya
12:00 AM11/25/2008
Service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) joined the United States ambassador to Kenya to dedicate a kindergarten school in Dadaab, Kenya on November 19, 2008.
During its first visit to Kenya, the U.S. Air Forces' Central Command Expeditionary Band, "Dune" entertained Americans and Kenyans in the greater Nairobi area, November 12-21, 2008.
Eastern African Force Exercises Capability to Respond to Crisis
12:00 AM11/25/2008
The Eastern Africa Standby Brigade (EASBRIG) kicked off a week-long command post exercise on November 24, 2008, a crucial step toward forming a regional force that can quickly deploy to take on security, humanitarian and other crises.
Planning Begins for Land Forces Symposium to be Held in Kenya
12:00 AM11/3/2008
Representatives from 14 countries in U.S. Army Central's (USARCENT) area of activities came together for the Concept Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, October 27-31, 2008. This conference acts as a setting for delegates to plan the
CJTF-HOA Dedicates Ugandan Pediatric Clinic and Library
12:00 AM10/3/2008
Members of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) joined Ugandan Ministry of Health personnel, municipality leaders and residents of the village of Kitgum to celebrate the dedication of a new pediatric clinic and a public library on
Kenyan government officials along with the United States Geological Survey and Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) personnel came together for an eight-day water workshop conference to discuss ways to better understand ground water
The "unspeakable" bombing by al-Qaida of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 10 years ago strengthened the long-standing ties that bind the American, Kenyan and Tanzanian people, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza
Service members with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) joined Kenyan Ministry of Defense personnel, municipality leaders, and residents of the villages of Shabah and Delolo to celebrate the dedication of two new wells on
U.S. Soldiers, Sailors Participate in Clean-up Efforts in Garissa, Kenya
12:00 AM7/15/2008
U.S. soldiers and sailors supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa worked with Kenyan municipality leaders on July 11, 2008 to clean up Garissa, Kenya as part of a new garbage disposal program.
Soldiers and Sailors deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa helped municipality leaders here begin a new garbage disposal program July 11.
A ceremony marked a citywide campaign to clean-up Garissa with the help
Community Celebrates Refurbishment of Kenyan Girls' School
12:00 AM6/19/2008
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa joined with parents, teachers and community leaders June 11, 2008, to celebrate the dedication of the recently-renovated Lamu Girls' Secondary School.