In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 10, 2025.
The airstrike occurred southeast of Bossaso, Puntland, in Northeastern Somalia.
AFRICOM Commander Highlights Focus on Counter Terrorism, Partner Capacity Building During House Armed Services Committee Testimony
12:38 PM6/11/2025
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander of United States Africa Command, testified June 10, 2025, before the House Armed Services Committee on how the command ensures America’s deterrence and peace through strength.
U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi
2:04 PM6/10/2025
The United States and Kenya successfully concluded the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi, Kenya, uniting senior military leaders from approximately 37 African nations to strengthen partnerships, advance African-led security solutions, and address critical challenges such as terrorism and regional instability, May 28-29, 2025.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 4, 2025.
AFRICOM, Kenya, Kickoff 2025 African Chief of Defense Conference
12:00 AM5/28/2025
The United States and Kenya co-hosts the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi May 28-29, 2025, bringing together senior military leaders from approximately 37 African nations to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and address shared security challenges across the continent.
U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab
4:07 PM5/26/2025
In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against al-Shabaab on May 21, 2025.
U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia
4:10 PM5/12/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted several airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on May 11, 2025.
U.S. and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Launch African Lion 25 in Morocco
4:03 PM5/12/2025
U.S. and Royal Moroccan Armed forces officially began the Morocco portion of African Lion 25, the largest annual joint military exercise on the African continent, with training events beginning this week across multiple regions of the Kingdom of Morocco.
General Langley Engages with Leaders in Côte d’Ivoire
1:43 PM5/5/2025
L-R: Ivoirian National Security Advisor Fidele Sarassoro, U.S. Ambassador Jessica Davis Ba, Minister of Defence Téné Birahima Ouattara, AFRICOM Commander Gen. Michael Langley, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Lassina Doumbia
General Langley Engages with Leaders in Côte d’Ivoire
1:43 PM5/5/2025
Front Row L-R Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Lassina Doumbia, AFRICOM Commander Gen. Michael Langley, Minister of Defence Téné Birahima Ouattara, U.S. Ambassador Jessica Davis Ba, National Security Advisor Fidele Sarassoro.
Back Row: Director General of Strategic Affairs Brig. Gen. Bakary Diarassouba, and U.S. Defense Attaché Lt. Col. Thomas Dyrenforth
General Langley Engages with Leaders in Côte d’Ivoire
1:31 PM5/5/2025
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, traveled to Côte d’Ivoire, April 24-25, to meet with Ivorian leaders and deliver remarks at the opening ceremony of Flintlock 25, the command's annual combined special operations exercise.