United States Africa Command

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Precision airstrike eliminated al-Shabaab senior leader

12:00 AM4/7/2020

U.S. Africa Command post-strike assessments confirm that one of the three terrorists killed in the command's April 2, 2020, precision airstrike was a long-standing, high-ranking leader in the al-Shabaab terrorist organization.

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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM4/6/2020

RELEASE UPDATED April 13: number of strikes updated In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Mubaraak, Somalia, on April 5, 2020.

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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM4/4/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, on April 3, 2020.

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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM4/3/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, on April 2, 2020.

Press Release

AFRICOM Civilian Casualty Status Report Initiative

12:00 AM3/31/2020

By the end of April, U.S. Africa Command intends to issue a new quarterly report on the status of ongoing civilian casualty allegations and assessments.

Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/28/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Buulo Fuulay, Somalia, on March 27, 2020.

Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, AMISOM, AFRICOM conduct operations against al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/19/2020

As part of an African Union Mission in Somalia and Somali National Army operation, and in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted five airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists near Janaale, Somalia, from March 16-17, 2020.

Press Release

Historic U.S. Naval ship visit shows strength of U.S.-South African partnership

12:00 AM3/16/2020

On March 15, the USS Carney arrived in Cape Town, South Africa for a scheduled port visit

Press Release

U.S. Africa Command cancels exercise Obangame Express

12:00 AM3/14/2020

The decision not to proceed with the exercise comes in response to the global effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), while minimizing exposure of U.S. and partner nation service members to this virus.

Press Release

Military Leaders Adjust Scope of Exercise African Lion to Protect Against COVID-19

12:00 AM3/10/2020

Military leaders from the United States, Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal will modify the size and scope of African Lion to minimize exposure of U.S. and partner nation service members to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/10/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Janaale, Somalia, on March 10, 2020.

Transcript

HASC Hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command

12:00 AM3/10/2020

Full transcript of Posture Testimony to House Armed Service Committee March 10, 2020.

Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/9/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in vicinity of Janaale, Somalia, on March 9, 2020.

Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/7/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab camp in vicinity of Gandarshe, Somalia, on March 7, 2020.

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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/6/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on March 5, 2020.

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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/2/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on March 2, 2020.

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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM2/28/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on Feb. 28, 2020.

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Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

3:42 PM2/27/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command speaks during the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 21, 2019

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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

2:31 PM2/27/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses force U.S. military service members at Camp Simba, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2020. Townsend’s command visit was to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to thank the U.S. military personnel for their service and highlighted the value of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

2:31 PM2/27/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, arrives at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, Feb. 12, 2020. Townsend visited Camp Simba, Kenya, to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya and to thank the U.S. military personnel for their service and highlighted the value of their work alongside our Kenyan partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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Precision airstrike eliminated al-Shabaab senior leader

12:00 AM4/7/2020

U.S. Africa Command post-strike assessments confirm that one of the three terrorists killed in the command's April 2, 2020, precision airstrike was a long-standing, high-ranking leader in the al-Shabaab terrorist organization.

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM4/6/2020

**RELEASE UPDATED April 13: number of strikes updated** In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Mubaraak, Somalia, on April 5, 2020.

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM4/4/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, on April 3, 2020.

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM4/3/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Bush Madina, Somalia, on April 2, 2020.

AFRICOM Civilian Casualty Status Report Initiative

12:00 AM3/31/2020

By the end of April, U.S. Africa Command intends to issue a new quarterly report on the status of ongoing civilian casualty allegations and assessments.

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/28/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Buulo Fuulay, Somalia, on March 27, 2020.

Federal Government of Somalia, AMISOM, AFRICOM conduct operations against al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/19/2020

As part of an African Union Mission in Somalia and Somali National Army operation, and in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted five airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists near Janaale, Somalia, from March 16-17, 2020.

Historic U.S. Naval ship visit shows strength of U.S.-South African partnership

12:00 AM3/16/2020

On March 15, the USS Carney arrived in Cape Town, South Africa for a scheduled port visit

U.S. Africa Command cancels exercise Obangame Express

12:00 AM3/14/2020

The decision not to proceed with the exercise comes in response to the global effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), while minimizing exposure of U.S. and partner nation service members to this virus.

Military Leaders Adjust Scope of Exercise African Lion to Protect Against COVID-19

12:00 AM3/10/2020

Military leaders from the United States, Morocco, Tunisia and Senegal will modify the size and scope of African Lion to minimize exposure of U.S. and partner nation service members to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/10/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Janaale, Somalia, on March 10, 2020.

HASC Hearing on U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command

12:00 AM3/10/2020

Full transcript of Posture Testimony to House Armed Service Committee March 10, 2020.

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/9/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in vicinity of Janaale, Somalia, on March 9, 2020.

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/7/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab camp in vicinity of Gandarshe, Somalia, on March 7, 2020.

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/6/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on March 5, 2020.

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM3/2/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on March 2, 2020.

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

12:00 AM2/28/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on Feb. 28, 2020.

Gen. Townsend Engages African Leaders at African Land Forces Summit

3:42 PM2/27/2020

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command speaks during the closing ceremony of the African Land Forces Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 21, 2019

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

2:31 PM2/27/2020

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

2:31 PM2/27/2020

RELEASE UPDATED April 13: number of strikes updated In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Mubaraak, Somalia, on April 5, 2020.