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Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

3:56 PM1/3/2021

Current assessments indicate the strikes killed three and wounded one al-Shabaab members and destroyed six and damaged one al-Shabaab compound buildings.

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Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

Jan. 1, 2021 airstrike on al-Shabaab compound

1:09 PM1/3/2021

Current assessments indicate the strikes killed three and wounded one al-Shabaab members and destroyed six and damaged one al-Shabaab compound buildings.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts strikes on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command conducts strikes on al-Shabaab compound

U.S. Africa Command conducts strikes on al-Shabaab compound

12:47 PM1/2/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in Somalia on Jan. 1, 2021.

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U.S. Africa Command releases video from Jan. 1 airstrike to disrupt al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command releases video from Jan. 1 airstrike to disrupt al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command releases video from Jan. 1 airstrike to disrupt al-Shabaab

12:00 AM1/1/2021

Federal Government of Somalia and U.S. Africa Command target al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, Jan. 1, 2021. This video shows the destruction of a known al-Shabaab compound following a U.S. airstrike to disrupt the terrorist group's operations.

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ports in Cabo Verde

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ports in Cabo Verde

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ports in Cabo Verde

12:00 AM1/1/2021

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spencer underway on patrol in the Eastern Pacific in January 2021. The vessel's crew arrived in Praia, Cabo Verde, for a scheduled port visit Jan. 2, 2023.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. strike al-Shabaab compound

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. strike al-Shabaab compound

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. strike al-Shabaab compound

5:50 PM12/24/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted one (1) airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Saakow, Somalia, on Dec. 24, 2020.

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U.S. Africa Command releases video from Dec. 10 airstrike to degrade al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command releases video from Dec. 10 airstrike to degrade al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command releases video from Dec. 10 airstrike to degrade al-Shabaab

3:56 PM12/11/2020

This video shows a precision air strike on the location of a known al-Shabaab explosives network leader near Jilib around 1 p.m. local time, Dec. 10, 2020. Initial assessments show the operation killed 8 and wounded 2 terrorists.

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U.S. Africa Command releases video from Dec. 10 airstrike to degrade al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command releases video from Dec. 10 airstrike to degrade al-Shabaab

U.S. Africa Command releases video from Dec. 10 airstrike to degrade al-Shabaab

3:41 PM12/11/2020

Muuqaalkaan/fiidiyoowgaan waxaa uu ku saabsanayahay duqeeyn lala beeganayo meel lagu ogyahay madaxa al-Shabaab uqaabilsan walxaha qarxa oo u dhow Jilib qiyaastii saacadu markay tahay 1 p.m. sagaalka subaxnimo Dec. 10, 2020.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab explosives makers

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab explosives makers

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab explosives makers

3:37 PM12/11/2020

This video shows a precision air strike on the location of a known al-Shabaab explosives network leader near Jilib around 1 p.m. local time, Dec. 10, 2020. Initial assessments show the operation killed 8 and wounded 2 terrorists.

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SGM Thresher discusses the commander's African Enlisted Development Strategy

SGM Thresher discusses the commander's African Enlisted Development Strategy

SGM Thresher discusses the commander's African Enlisted Development Strategy

12:00 AM12/1/2020

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, U.S. Africa Command senior enlisted leader, explains the commander's Africa Enlisted Development Strategy Dec. 1, 2020. "We will continue to work alongside our partners to develop NCOs in order to build a more capable force,” Thresher said. “A stronger NCO corps has a direct impact on the ability of our partners to increase pressure on violent extremist organizations, which threaten security and stability in the region."

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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

1:17 PM10/21/2020

Rear Adm. Michael Baze, director of maritime headquarters, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is greeted by Maj. Gen. Mohamed Larbi Haouli (far right), commander, Algerian Naval Forces, during military staff talks held in Algiers, Algeria, Oct. 18, 2020. The visit is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.

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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

1:09 PM10/21/2020

Rear Adm. Michael Baze, director of maritime headquarters, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, meets with the Commander of Algerian Naval Forces and the Director of Naval Cooperation Oct. 18, 2020. The visit is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.

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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

1:08 PM10/21/2020

The Oct. 18 visit by leaders with U.S. Naval Forces Africa and the Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.

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USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

USS Roosevelt port visit in Algeria demonstrates global maritime partnership

12:58 PM10/21/2020

The Oct. 18 visit by leaders with U.S. Naval Forces Africa and the Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt is the latest in a series of engagements with Algeria, including Oct. 1 by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and Sept. 23 by Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command.

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U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense

U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense

U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense

10:50 AM10/20/2020

At the behest of the Ministry of Defense, the U.S. government, through U.S. Africa Command, secured the PPE and other supplies in support of the Zambian government’s inter-ministerial measures to contain the spread of this unprecedented public health crisis. The Oct. 1 donation saw Defense Ministry Permanent Secretary Felix Phiri receive the PPE donation from Lt. Col. Erick Jordan, U.S. Embassy Defense Attaché.

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U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense

U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense

U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense

10:49 AM10/20/2020

At the behest of the Ministry of Defense, the U.S. government, through U.S. Africa Command, secured the PPE and other supplies in support of the Zambian government’s inter-ministerial measures to contain the spread of this unprecedented public health crisis. Before the Oct. 1 donation, U.S. Embassy Defense Attaché's Office inspects the donation with the Zambia Defense Force HIV Secretariat.

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U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense

U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense

U.S. donates personal protective equipment to Zambian Ministry of Defense

10:46 AM10/20/2020

At the behest of the Ministry of Defense, the U.S. government, through U.S. Africa Command, secured the PPE and other supplies in support of the Zambian government’s inter-ministerial measures to contain the spread of this unprecedented public health crisis. The Oct. 1 donation included containers of chlorine as part of a PPE donation to the Defense Forces of Zambia in the fight against COVID-19.

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U.S. increases engagements with African nations

U.S. increases engagements with African nations

U.S. increases engagements with African nations

10:17 AM10/5/2020

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark Esper lays a wreath at the Monument of the Martyr, Algiers, Algeria, Oct. 1. Esper visited Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, highlighting America's long-term involvement in North Africa.

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U.S. increases engagements with African nations

U.S. increases engagements with African nations

U.S. increases engagements with African nations

10:16 AM10/5/2020

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark Esper meets with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, at the presidential palace in Algiers, Algeria, Oct. 1. Esper visited Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, highlighting America's long-term involvement in North Africa.

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AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners

AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners

AFRICOM’s new director of operations visits Africa to engage with partners

7:56 AM10/3/2020

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler, director of operations, U.S. Africa Command, traveled to the African continent to engage with partners, visit key U.S. military operating locations, and deepen his understanding of security in the region, Sept. 27 to Oct. 1.

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