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U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 2nd Quarter, 2022

U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 2nd Quarter, 2022

U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 2nd Quarter, 2022

10:46 AM5/3/2022

In the latest quarterly civilian casualty assessment report period ending Mar. 31, 2022, U.S. Africa Command received no new reports of civilian casualties and there were no open reports carried over from previous quarters. There are currently no assessments open or under review.

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AFRICOM and law enforcement cooperation enhances maritime security in West Africa

AFRICOM and law enforcement cooperation enhances maritime security in West Africa

AFRICOM and law enforcement cooperation enhances maritime security in West Africa

1:42 PM4/26/2022

During the month-long operation, multinational maritime forces conducted two major interdictions in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Sierra Leone and Cabo Verde.

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U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

9:24 AM4/7/2022

Under the jurisdiction of Cabo Verde, U.S. and Cabo Verde law enforcement authorities boarded and inspected the vessel, seizing approximately 6,000 kilograms of suspected cocaine.

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Partner nations at Flintlock 2022 train to counter VEOs, collaborate across borders

Partner nations at Flintlock 2022 train to counter VEOs, collaborate across borders

Partner nations at Flintlock 2022 train to counter VEOs, collaborate across borders

10:00 AM3/24/2022

Flintlock 2022 was hosted by Senegal, with an additional training location hosted for the first time in Cote d’Ivoire. The exercise is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, collaborate across borders, and provide security for their people. Flintlock - U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual special operations exercise - has taken place annually since 2005 across the Sahel region of Africa among nations participating in the Trans-Sahara Counter-Terrorism Partnership and are planned by African-partner nation special operations forces, Special Operations Command - Africa, and the U.S. Department of State to develop the capacity of and collaboration among African security forces to protect civilian populations.

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U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 1st Quarter, 2022

U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 1st Quarter, 2022

U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 1st Quarter, 2022

3:11 PM3/11/2022

In the latest quarterly civilian casualty assessment report period ending Dec. 31, 2021, U.S. Africa Command received no new reports of civilian casualties, and no open reports were carried over from previous quarters. There are currently no assessments open or under review.

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Bomber Task Force mission to West Africa exercises counter-illicit maritime capabilities

Bomber Task Force mission to West Africa exercises counter-illicit maritime capabilities

Bomber Task Force mission to West Africa exercises counter-illicit maritime capabilities

10:55 AM3/1/2022

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress’ assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, RAF Fairford, England, flew a Bomber Task Force mission to southeastern Mauritania and along the west coast of Africa, where aircrew and U.S. Coast Guard members aboard the aircraft exercised their ability to conduct counter-illicit maritime tracking efforts, Feb. 28, 2022. U.S. Coast Guard members are trained to identify and track illegally operating vessels, such as those conducting illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities, and then transmit the vessel's location to the appropriate law enforcement authority. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Bomber Task Force mission to West Africa exercises counter-illicit maritime capabilities

Bomber Task Force mission to West Africa exercises counter-illicit maritime capabilities

Bomber Task Force mission to West Africa exercises counter-illicit maritime capabilities

10:55 AM3/1/2022

U.S. Coast Guard LCDR. Dixon Whitley, International Port Security Liaison Officer, works with aircrew on an Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, RAF Fairford, England, during a Bomber Task Force mission to southeastern Mauritania and along the west coast of Africa. During the mission, aircrew and U.S. Coast Guard members aboard the aircraft exercised their ability to conduct counter-illicit maritime tracking efforts, Feb. 28, 2022. U.S. Coast Guard members are trained to identify and track illegal operating vessels, such as those conducting illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities, and then transmit the vessel's location to the appropriate law enforcement authority. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Bomber Task Force mission to West Africa exercises counter-illicit maritime capabilities

Bomber Task Force mission to West Africa exercises counter-illicit maritime capabilities

Bomber Task Force mission to West Africa exercises counter-illicit maritime capabilities

9:17 AM3/1/2022

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Royal Air Force Fairford, flew a Bomber Task Force mission to southeastern Mauritania and along the west coast of Africa, where aircrew and U.S. Coast Guard members aboard the aircraft exercised their ability to conduct counter-illicit maritime tracking efforts, Feb. 28, 2022.

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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

4:29 PM2/23/2022

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists after they attacked partner forces in a remote location near Duduble, Somalia, on Feb. 22, 2022.

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Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

9:26 AM2/10/2022

Members of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie load a simulated casualty onto a truck during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)

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Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

9:26 AM2/10/2022

A member of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie provides simulated security during a training lane at a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)

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Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

9:26 AM2/10/2022

A member of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie self-applies a tourniquet during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)

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Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

9:26 AM2/10/2022

A member of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie provides simulated security during a training lane at a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)

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Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

Spc. Gauret Stearns

9:26 AM2/10/2022

Members of the Djiboutian Gendarmerie observe a tourniquet application demonstration during a medical knowledge exchange at the Gendarmerie compound in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Jan. 17, 2022. Civil Affairs Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa partnered with the Gendarmerie at their mobile unit for a four-day event which allowed both parties to share their medical practices and tactics through educational comparisons and hands-on practical application. CJTF-HOA, operating from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, regularly trains with and works alongside allied and partner nations, coalition forces and interagency/intergovernmental organizations to achieve a unified effort in East Africa. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Gauret Stearns)

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U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

3:59 PM2/3/2022

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, poses with all the attending senior leaders from different African nations, on Feb. 01. The U.S. Africa Command 2022 Chiefs of Defense Conference is a multi-national conference, that enables Chiefs of Defense from across Africa the opportunity to gather to discuss a wide range of security issues.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

3:57 PM2/3/2022

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, listens in to one of the speakers during the Chiefs of Defense Conference, on Feb. 02. The U.S. Africa Command 2022 Chiefs of Defense Conference is a multi-national conference, that enables Chiefs of Defense from across Africa the opportunity to gather to discuss a wide range of security issues.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

U.S. Africa Command conducts 2022 CHOD Conference

12:00 AM2/3/2022

U.S. Africa Command hosted African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 36 countries for the 2022 African Chiefs of Defense Conference: Shared Investment for a Shared Future, in Rome, Jan. 31 – Feb. 3, 2022

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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

10:15 PM2/2/2022

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Hovatter, deputy director, Plans and Strategic Integration, was the command's lead proponent for examining the security implications of climate change. The hybrid in-person and virtual event – first in a series hosted by U.S. Africa Command – brought together think tanks, academics, allies, partners and representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development and Departments of State and Defense to identify gaps in knowledge and understanding related to the climate and security.

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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

10:15 PM2/2/2022

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kirk Smith, U.S. Africa Command deputy commander speaks to attendees about the importance of understanding how climate has security implications in Africa. Participants from across the globe attended a two-day Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from Jan. 27-28.

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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium

10:15 PM2/2/2022

Participants from across the globe attended a two-day Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, from Jan. 27-28. The hybrid in-person and virtual event – first in a series hosted by U.S. Africa Command – brought together think tanks, academics, allies, partners and representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development and Departments of State and Defense to identify gaps in knowledge and understanding related to the climate and security.

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