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AFRICOM Refutes Claims of Meddling in Ethiopian Politics

AFRICOM Refutes Claims of Meddling in Ethiopian Politics

AFRICOM Refutes Claims of Meddling in Ethiopian Politics

12:00 AM8/21/2012

Allegations that General Carter F. Ham, Commander of United States Africa Command, influenced Ethiopian politics in any way are false. The mission of U.S. Africa Command is to work with African nations to strengthen their defense capabilities in

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Ceremony Kicks Off Southern Accord 12 in Botswana

Ceremony Kicks Off Southern Accord 12 in Botswana

Ceremony Kicks Off Southern Accord 12 in Botswana

12:00 AM8/2/2012

More than 1,200 military personnel from the Republic of Botswana and the United States attended the opening ceremony for Southern Accord 2012 on August 1. Southern Accord is a joint exercise intended to enhance both countries' capabilities in

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U.S., Botswana Special Forces Train Together

U.S., Botswana Special Forces Train Together

U.S., Botswana Special Forces Train Together

12:00 AM7/11/2012

A total of 60 Special Forces soldiers from the United States and Botswana came together for the first combined field training exercise in 10 years, June 1-25, 2012.

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AFRICOM Will Maintain;Light Footprint; in Africa

AFRICOM Will Maintain;Light Footprint; in Africa

AFRICOM Will Maintain;Light Footprint; in Africa

12:00 AM6/13/2012

The United States has no plans to seek permanent bases in Africa, and, in the spirit of the new defense strategic guidance, will continue to maintain a "light footprint" on the continent, the top U.S. Africa Command officer said. Read more

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U.S. Increases Emergency Assistance for West Africa

U.S. Increases Emergency Assistance for West Africa

U.S. Increases Emergency Assistance for West Africa

12:00 AM6/11/2012

The United States is providing more than $81 million in additional humanitarian assistance as the lean season begins in the drought-affected Sahel region of West Africa.

With this additional contribution, the U.S. government is

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Camp Lemonnier Hosts a Change of Command for Commanding Officer

Camp Lemonnier Hosts a Change of Command for Commanding Officer

Camp Lemonnier Hosts a Change of Command for Commanding Officer

12:00 AM5/21/2012

Capt. Kevin Bertelsen relieved Capt. Scott Hurst as commanding officer of the United States only forward operating site in Africa.

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For African Anti-Terrorism, Region Must Lead, but U.S. Is Helping

For African Anti-Terrorism, Region Must Lead, but U.S. Is Helping

For African Anti-Terrorism, Region Must Lead, but U.S. Is Helping

12:00 AM4/26/2012

Porous borders and weak security institutions have heightened the threat posed by violent groups in East and West Africa, and the United States is working with countries in both regions to counter the threats, not only by empowering their security

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More U.S Aid to Relieve Food Shortages in Sahel

More U.S Aid to Relieve Food Shortages in Sahel

More U.S Aid to Relieve Food Shortages in Sahel

12:00 AM3/30/2012

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced March 29, 2012 that the United States will boost its response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Africa's Sahel region, where ongoing drought has led to food insecurity for

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First Soldier Assigned to CJTF-HOA Receives Navy EXW Pin

First Soldier Assigned to CJTF-HOA Receives Navy EXW Pin

First Soldier Assigned to CJTF-HOA Receives Navy EXW Pin

12:00 AM3/27/2012

A United States Army soldier assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa recently accomplished something here that up until now has only been done by U.S. Navy forces and an Air Force Senior Airman .

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U.S. Continues Support for Central Africa as it Counters LRA Threat

U.S. Continues Support for Central Africa as it Counters LRA Threat

U.S. Continues Support for Central Africa as it Counters LRA Threat

12:00 AM2/29/2012

The United States will continue to support the governments and people of Uganda, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan as they work to counter the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), a vicious insurgent

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Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bridge in Negele

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bridge in Negele

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bridge in Negele

12:00 AM9/15/2011

The people of Negele, Ethiopia, celebrated the hard work between the governments of Ethiopia and the United States August 22, 2011, during a ground breaking ceremony signifying the start of construction for a much-needed bridge that will connect

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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander Ham Discusses African Security with Defense Writers

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander Ham Discusses African Security with Defense Writers

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Commander Ham Discusses African Security with Defense Writers

12:00 AM9/15/2011

The commander of U.S. Africa Command told journalists that in his travels through Africa he is guided by two main principles: A safe, stable, and secure Africa is the best interest of Africans as well as the United States; and that Africans are

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East African Navies, Coast Guards train in Mauritius during APS

East African Navies, Coast Guards train in Mauritius during APS

East African Navies, Coast Guards train in Mauritius during APS

12:00 AM8/30/2011

Sailors from East African navies and coast guards and the United States trained aboard two Mauritian coast guard vessels in the first of a two-part training engagement for Africa Partnership Station (APS) East, August 25, 2011.

During

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Eastern Africa Needs Immediate Aid, Long Range Plan, Groups Say

Eastern Africa Needs Immediate Aid, Long Range Plan, Groups Say

Eastern Africa Needs Immediate Aid, Long Range Plan, Groups Say

12:00 AM8/3/2011

The United States, other donor nations and the international aid community have expanded their response to famine, refugee migrations and humanitarian disaster in eastern Africa in recent weeks, but threats still exist and the region may teeter on

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APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues

APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues

APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues

12:00 AM5/20/2011

More than 250 military, government and civilian personnel from African, European and South American countries and the United States met in Norfolk the week of May 16, 2011 to begin planning for Africa Partnership Station (APS) engagements to take

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Piracy is of Common Concern to Africans, Global Community

Piracy is of Common Concern to Africans, Global Community

Piracy is of Common Concern to Africans, Global Community

12:00 AM5/4/2011

Legal experts from Africa, the United States, and Europe shared ideas and national strategies to countering piracy during the second day of U.S. Africa Command's Military Legal Conference, May 3, 2011.

Piracy, a growing concern to

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Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development

Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development

Africa Strategy Encourages Democracy, Development

12:00 AM1/10/2011

The United States is pursuing a strategy that aims to foster stability and good, cooperative relationships with nations on the African continent, said Michele Flournoy, undersecretary of defense for policy.

"That strategy puts a

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New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command

New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command

New Senior Development Advisor to U.S. Africa Command

12:00 AM11/1/2010

Mark Anthony White
Senior Development Advisor
Term of Assignment: Oct 11, 2010-Oct 12, 2012

The Senior Development Advisor to the United States Africa Command, Mark Anthony White, reported for duty on October 11, 2010.

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Burkina Faso Minister of Defense Visits U.S. Africa Command

Burkina Faso Minister of Defense Visits U.S. Africa Command

Burkina Faso Minister of Defense Visits U.S. Africa Command

12:00 AM9/30/2010

Burkina Faso's Minister of Defense Yero Boly met with senior leaders of U.S. Africa Command, September 30, 2010, to identify areas of cooperation between Burkina Faso and the United States.

Walking through a formation of honor

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West Point Cadets Take Development Trip to Ghana

West Point Cadets Take Development Trip to Ghana

West Point Cadets Take Development Trip to Ghana

12:00 AM8/24/2010

In support of U.S. Africa Command's mission and cadet personal development, Major Crystal M. Hills, assistant professor of English, planned an Advance Individual Academic Development (AIAD) trip to Ghana, West Africa, to enhance West Point

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