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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

12:00 AM8/24/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted one (1) airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists after they attacked partner forces from a building in the vicinity of Dar as Salam, Somalia, on Aug. 24, 2020.

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U.S. donates COVID-19 protective gear to South African Health Services

U.S. donates COVID-19 protective gear to South African Health Services

U.S. donates COVID-19 protective gear to South African Health Services

3:37 PM8/14/2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Clark, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, guides COVID-19 personal protection equipment onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 13, 2020. The medical supplies will be taken to South Africa to assist with COVID-19 relief efforts. U.S. Africa Command sourced the $300k worth of personal protection equipment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jourdan Barrons)

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U.S. donates COVID-19 protective gear to South African Health Services

U.S. donates COVID-19 protective gear to South African Health Services

U.S. donates COVID-19 protective gear to South African Health Services

3:37 PM8/14/2020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Clark, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a cargo loader at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 13, 2020. Ramstein Airmen transported COVID-19 personal protection equipment purchased by U.S. Africa Command to South Africa. The supplies included N-95 masks, gloves, gowns, and sanitizer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jourdan Barrons)

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Military equipment enables the G5 Joint Force Sahel fight against terrorism

Military equipment enables the G5 Joint Force Sahel fight against terrorism

Military equipment enables the G5 Joint Force Sahel fight against terrorism

1:43 PM8/14/2020

The Joint Force’s missions include combating counterterrorism, transnational organized crime, and trafficking in the Sahel, a region that has seen an increase in violence since 2017.

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U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command

3:41 PM8/13/2020

STUTTGART, Germany-- U.S. Africa Command hosted virtual engagement on cybersecurity in Stuttgart, Germany, August 5, 2020. The forum focused on secure communications among partners, continued cooperation in the COVID-environment, and continuity of operations during a crisis. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez, Public Affairs, U.S. Africa Command)

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Virtual symposium focuses on cybersecurity, teleworking during COVID

Virtual symposium focuses on cybersecurity, teleworking during COVID

Virtual symposium focuses on cybersecurity, teleworking during COVID

3:41 PM8/13/2020

U.S. Africa Command hosted a virtual engagement on cybersecurity at Kelley Barracks Aug. 5-6, 2020.

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Virtual symposium focuses on cybersecurity, teleworking during COVID

Virtual symposium focuses on cybersecurity, teleworking during COVID

Virtual symposium focuses on cybersecurity, teleworking during COVID

3:08 PM8/13/2020

U.S. Africa Command hosted a virtual engagement on cybersecurity in Stuttgart, Germany, August 5, 2020. The forum focused on secure communications among partners, continued cooperation in the COVID-environment, and continuity of operations during a crisis. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Flor Gonzalez, Public Affairs, U.S. Africa Command)

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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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Medical supplies, PPE support Ghana Armed Forces’ COVID-19 treatment center

Medical supplies, PPE support Ghana Armed Forces’ COVID-19 treatment center

Medical supplies, PPE support Ghana Armed Forces’ COVID-19 treatment center

2:37 PM7/20/2020

The PPE donation is a follow-up to the donation of two state of the art Level II Field Hospitals to the Ghana Armed Forces Feb. 4 on behalf of the U.S.

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USARAF holds change of command ceremony

USARAF holds change of command ceremony

USARAF holds change of command ceremony

9:59 AM7/16/2020

Maj. Gen. Andrew M. Rohling assumes command of U.S. Army Africa from Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier in a ceremony held on Hoekstra Field at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza July 15.

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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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AFRICOM Commander talks security partnerships with Spanish Defense Leaders

AFRICOM Commander talks security partnerships with Spanish Defense Leaders

AFRICOM Commander talks security partnerships with Spanish Defense Leaders

10:19 AM7/13/2020

“As a NATO ally, Spain understands that enhancing global security and stability, especially in Africa, requires international cooperation,” said Gen. Townsend. “Enhancing security and stability in Africa makes both Europe and the U.S. more secure.”

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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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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

2:07 PM7/10/2020

A U.S. Army Soldier provides security for a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during unloading and loading operations in Somalia on Feb. 6, 2020. In East Africa, U.S. Africa Command supports missions and the building, training and equipping of Somali combat units. This requires significant logistics operations, including airlift of supplies and equipment as well as navigation through dangerous conflict-torn and remote areas.

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Logistics challenges, opportunities discussed during webinar

Logistics challenges, opportunities discussed during webinar

Logistics challenges, opportunities discussed during webinar

1:58 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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New leadership takes charge at Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa

New leadership takes charge at Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa

New leadership takes charge at Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa

4:52 PM7/8/2020

Marines, Sailors and civilians from U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa took part in a socially distanced change of command ceremony, as well as a post-and-relief ceremony, today to mark the appointment of their new commander and sergeant major.

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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

Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivered approximately $9,400 worth of hospital beds to the Djibouti Ministry of Health during a ceremony at the Bouffard Hospital in Djibouti City, Djibouti, June 25.

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