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Russia and the Wagner Group continue to be involved in ground, air operations in Libya

Russia and the Wagner Group continue to be involved in ground, air operations in Libya Russia and the Wagner Group continue to be involved in ground, air operations in Libya
2:10 PM7/24/2020
U.S. Africa Command has mounting evidence that Russia, through the Wagner Group, continues to position military equipment in Libya capable of conducting kinetic operations there.
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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
12:00 AM7/22/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia terrorists after they attacked partner forces in a remote location near Timirshe, Somalia, on July 21, 2020.
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Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts

Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts
12:13 PM7/15/2020
Verified image of a concealed anti-personnel mine connected to Russian-backed Wagner Group found within a residential area in Tripoli.
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Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts

Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts
12:13 PM7/15/2020
Verified image of a booby-trapped anti-personnel mine connected to Russian-backed Wagner Group found within a residential area in Tripoli.
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Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts

Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts
12:12 PM7/15/2020
Verified image of a large improvised explosive device connected to Russian-backed Wagner Group hidden in cinder blocks within a residential area in Tripoli.
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Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts

Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts
12:11 PM7/15/2020
Verified image of an improvised explosive device found in Tripoli. These weapons were introduced into Libya by the Wagner Group, a Russian-backed private military company.
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Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts

Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts
12:06 PM7/15/2020
Verified photographic evidence shows indiscriminately placed booby-traps and minefields around the outskirts of Tripoli down to Sirte since mid-June.
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AFRICOM logistics lead discusses international partners with U.S. logistics experts

AFRICOM logistics lead discusses international partners with U.S. logistics experts AFRICOM logistics lead discusses international partners with U.S. logistics experts
2:42 PM7/10/2020
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard Kosinski, U.S. Africa Command director of logistics, spoke to international logistics experts during a webinar hosted by the Lexington Institute July 8.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
8:41 PM7/9/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab checkpoint in vicinity of Hantiwadaag, Somalia, on July 9, 2020.
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CJTF-HOA supports Djibouti’s fight against COVID-19

CJTF-HOA supports Djibouti’s fight against COVID-19 CJTF-HOA supports Djibouti’s fight against COVID-19
11:19 AM6/29/2020
U.S. Army Capt. Matthew Kirkpatrick, team chief, 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA, posts a notice that reads, “Provided by the United States” prior to a ceremony at Bouffard Hospital in Djibouti City, Djibouti, June 25, 2020. CJTF-HOA donated 60 beds valued at $9,400 to the Djiboutian Ministry of Health for its efforts during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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AFRICOM works with international partners to deliver critical supplies to East Africa

AFRICOM works with international partners to deliver critical supplies to East Africa AFRICOM works with international partners to deliver critical supplies to East Africa
3:21 PM6/26/2020
U.S. Africa Command partnered with the multinational Heavy Airlift Wing to deliver critical supplies to troops supporting East Africa operations this week as part of an effort to strengthen international logistics support in Africa.
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Medical equipment donated to Lesotho at border station

Medical equipment donated to Lesotho at border station Medical equipment donated to Lesotho at border station
10:30 AM6/26/2020
Department of Defense personnel assigned to the United States embassies in South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho met at the Maseru Bridge Border Post crossing between the two nations to hand-off medical protective equipment June 25, 2020.
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Hours of Operation as of 08Jun20 (1).pdf

Hours of Operation as of 08Jun20 (1).pdf Hours of Operation as of 08Jun20 (1).pdf
1:32 PM6/18/2020
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New evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace

New evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace New evidence of Russian aircraft active in Libyan airspace
12:13 PM6/18/2020
Russia's introduction of manned, armed attack aircraft into Libya changes the nature of the current conflict and intensifies the potential of risk to all Libyans, especially innocent civilians.
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Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service

Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service Joint ceremony commemorates Army birthday, honors past and future service
10:20 AM6/12/2020
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, smartly moves out to present the saber to be used in a cake-cutting tradition to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 245th birthday during a joint ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, Jun. 11. The U.S. Army was founded on June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the enlistment of expert riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year, according to the U.S. Army Center of Military History.
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Army birthday commemoration honors past and future service

Army birthday commemoration honors past and future service Army birthday commemoration honors past and future service
3:15 PM6/11/2020
As part of the tradition, Townsend was accompanied by the youngest and by the oldest Soldiers to help cut the cake. The youngest Soldier symbolizes the future of the U.S. Army, while the oldest Soldier symbolizes its history.
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Press Release

AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders

AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders
2:17 PM6/11/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, met with Ismail Omar Guelleh, president of the Republic of Djibouti, and other senior leaders of the East African nation this week. This was Townsend’s first trip abroad since the coronavirus pandemic unfolded.
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HASC Hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command

HASC Hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command HASC Hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command
1:48 PM6/10/2020
Full transcript of Posture Testimony to House Armed Service Committee March 10, 2020.
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Press Release

Top terrorist leader killed in Mali

Top terrorist leader killed in Mali Top terrorist leader killed in Mali
4:51 PM6/8/2020
The Minister for the French armed forces, Florence Parly, announced Friday that French armed forces, with the support of their partners, killed the emir of the Al-Qaida in the lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), Abdelmalek Droukdal, and several of his close collaborators, during an operation in northern Mali.
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AFRICOM raises visibility, launches updated, mobile-friendly website

AFRICOM raises visibility, launches updated, mobile-friendly website AFRICOM raises visibility, launches updated, mobile-friendly website
2:07 PM6/5/2020
Site supports multiple languages to address threats to African/U.S. interests, to include video captured by our pilots of Russian aircraft en route to Libya in May.
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