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Nigerian Student Hopes NPS Education Helps Bring Unity to His Home

Nigerian Student Hopes NPS Education Helps Bring Unity to His Home Nigerian Student Hopes NPS Education Helps Bring Unity to His Home
12:58 PM1/13/2014
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, and has the second largest economy on the developing continent. But after years of military rule and a transition to civilian government, the nation is working hard to heal the deep wounds left by a
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Kenya Receives new HAMZAT Equipment from U.S. Government

Kenya Receives new HAMZAT Equipment from U.S. Government Kenya Receives new HAMZAT Equipment from U.S. Government
9:32 AM1/13/2014
Representatives from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), US Africa Command and the US Embassy sign documentation completing the formal handover of $600,000 worth of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response equipment which was donated by the U.S.
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Africa Command Deals with Emergencies as it Builds Capacity

Africa Command Deals with Emergencies as it Builds Capacity Africa Command Deals with Emergencies as it Builds Capacity
8:16 AM1/10/2014
U.S. Africa Command will expeditiously deal with operations on the continent, and will continue growing partner nations’ military capabilities, Army Gen. David Rodriguez said today.
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Scholars at ACSS Roundtable: Boko Haram Reveals Complex Divisions within Nigeria

Scholars at ACSS Roundtable: Boko Haram Reveals Complex Divisions within Nigeria Scholars at ACSS Roundtable: Boko Haram Reveals Complex Divisions within Nigeria
1:45 PM1/9/2014
The multifaceted nature of militant groups in northern Nigeria such as Boko Haram, as well as a lack of clear understanding of the factors that drive regional extremism, reflects larger aspects of Nigeria’s struggle for unity, a panel of scholars
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Soldiers Prepare to Support Evacuation Operations in Juba

Soldiers Prepare to Support Evacuation Operations in Juba Soldiers Prepare to Support Evacuation Operations in Juba
10:28 AM12/26/2013
Soldiers of the East Africa Response Force, a Djibouti-based joint team, prepare to support evacuation operations in Juba, South Sudan. At the request of the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Defense Department directed two U.S. C-130 aircraft to
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U.S., Burundian Military Choose to go Far Together

U.S., Burundian Military Choose to go Far Together U.S., Burundian Military Choose to go Far Together
9:12 AM12/26/2013
With its continued efforts to build the capacity of its partner nations, U.S. Army Africa planners recently coordinated the deployment of a Burundian Light Infantry Battalion of 850 Soldiers and equipment from Bujumbura, Burundi to Bangui, Central
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U.S. Aircraft Fired Upon in South Sudan

U.S. Aircraft Fired Upon in South Sudan U.S. Aircraft Fired Upon in South Sudan
4:57 PM12/21/2013
At the request of the Department of State, the United States Africa Command, utilizing forces from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), attempted to evacuate U.S. citizens from the town of Bor, South Sudan, today.
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Security Sector Reform Should Link to Broader Society, Experts Say at Central Africa Workshop

Security Sector Reform Should Link to Broader Society, Experts Say at Central Africa Workshop Security Sector Reform Should Link to Broader Society, Experts Say at Central Africa Workshop
10:15 AM12/19/2013
Africa Center for Strategic StudiesWASHINGTON, D.C. — Effective security sector reform (SSR) efforts in Africa should align with on-the-ground realities and insecurities of African people and states in order to build a sense of genuine ownership
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Military Intelligence Officers Course Participants Visit Local Orphanage in Burkina Faso

Military Intelligence Officers Course Participants Visit Local Orphanage in Burkina Faso Military Intelligence Officers Course Participants Visit Local Orphanage in Burkina Faso
12:55 PM12/18/2013
Under the heat of the Burkinabé sun, Marines and their students from five nations were welcomed by the sounds of traditional African drums, excited children, and  gifts of bright pink flowers presented in simple glass jars.  This moment marked the
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Culture Guides Provide Valuable Insight

Culture Guides Provide Valuable Insight Culture Guides Provide Valuable Insight
12:41 PM12/18/2013
 by Staff Sgt. Ryan CraneU.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa12/16/2013 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- In the military, if you are told to be somewhere at 4 p.m., you may arrive 15 minutes early.
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U.S. Army Africa, Italian Carabinieri Assist Multinational Trainers in Burkina Faso

U.S. Army Africa, Italian Carabinieri Assist Multinational Trainers in Burkina Faso U.S. Army Africa, Italian Carabinieri Assist Multinational Trainers in Burkina Faso
7:47 AM12/17/2013
Recently, U.S. Army Africa’s Office of the Provost Marshal coordinated training for more than 55 Burkina Faso Forces Gendarmerie to improve and increase their operational capacity in border security.The event took place Nov. 4-22 with the Burkina
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Admiral Landolt Retires after 32 Years of Service

Admiral Landolt Retires after 32 Years of Service Admiral Landolt Retires after 32 Years of Service
10:50 AM12/16/2013
Rear Admiral Richard B. Landolt retires in a ceremony presided by U.S. Army General David M. Rodriguez, AFRICOM commander, at U.S. Africa Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, Dec. 13, 2013. Admiral Landolt received his commission in 1981
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Media Delegation from Algeria and Mauritania Wraps up Visit to AFRICOM

Media Delegation from Algeria and Mauritania Wraps up Visit to AFRICOM Media Delegation from Algeria and Mauritania Wraps up Visit to AFRICOM
7:19 AM12/16/2013
A media delegation from Algeria and Mauritania wrapped up a five-day visit to U.S. Africa Command, Friday, December 13, 2013.  While at the Stuttgart, Germany-based combatant command, the 13 journalists received in-depth briefings on how AFRICOM
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Media Delegation Visit Brings Journalists to AFRICOM

Media Delegation Visit Brings Journalists to AFRICOM Media Delegation Visit Brings Journalists to AFRICOM
3:35 PM12/9/2013

AFRICOM is hosting a media delegation from Algeria and Mauritania this week as part of a program to provide an opportunity for journalists to learn more about U.S. Africa Command. 

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Exercises Create Success Story for African Ophthalmologist

Exercises Create Success Story for African Ophthalmologist Exercises Create Success Story for African Ophthalmologist
9:15 AM12/9/2013
For the past four years the U.S. Army, in partnership with host nations, performed more than 3,100 manual small-incision cataract surgeries in eight countries to cure blindness through several medical readiness training exercises hosted by U.S.
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A message of condolence from General David M. Rodriguez

A message of condolence from General David M. Rodriguez A message of condolence from General David M. Rodriguez
5:24 PM12/7/2013
"On behalf of the men and women of United States Africa Command, it is with great sadness and respect that I express my deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of former President Nelson Mandela and to the people of South Africa on the
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Surgeon's Office Imparts Life-saving Techniques in Burkina Faso

Surgeon's Office Imparts Life-saving Techniques in Burkina Faso Surgeon's Office Imparts Life-saving Techniques in Burkina Faso
1:34 PM12/6/2013
Helping Africans solve African problems is one of U.S. Army Africa’s primary priorities. In support of this, USARAF Surgeon’s Directorate just completed the second of eight Tactical Combat Casualty Care training events in Burkina Faso with the
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Maritime Operations Center Workshop Commences with ECCAS Coastal Nations in Cameroon

Maritime Operations Center Workshop Commences with ECCAS Coastal Nations in Cameroon Maritime Operations Center Workshop Commences with ECCAS Coastal Nations in Cameroon
11:40 AM12/6/2013
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa is facilitating a two-week workshop beginning Dec. 2 with Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) coastal nations in order to strengthen the abilities and develop standard operating procedures for
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New weather system enhances mission capability of Kenyan Defense Forces

New weather system enhances mission capability of Kenyan Defense Forces New weather system enhances mission capability of Kenyan Defense Forces
8:01 AM12/5/2013
A team from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa recently installed a new weather system at the Kenyan Military Airport in Nairobi.The team included U.S. service members from the J3 Meteorological and Oceanographic Office, J3 Special
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Military Continues Work With North African Countries

Military Continues Work With North African Countries Military Continues Work With North African Countries
2:27 PM11/27/2013
The Defense Department continues to work with nations in North Africa to promote security and increase stability in the region still feeling the effects of the Arab Spring, Amanda J. Dory, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for African
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