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UPDATE: U.S. Statement on Manda Bay Terrorist Attack

8:37 PM1/5/2020

During an attack by al-Shabaab, an al-Qaida group in East Africa, earlier today, one (1) U.S. service member and two (2) Department of Defense contractors were killed at a Kenya Defense Force Military Base in Manda Bay, Kenya.

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Attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya

11:56 AM1/5/2020

U.S. Africa Command acknowledges there was an attack by the terrorist organization al-Shabaab at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya, today. U.S Africa Command and Kenya Defense Forces repelled the al-Shabaab attack.

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Logistics Challenges & Opportunities Discussed with East & West African Partners

2:05 PM11/21/2019

The U.S. Africa Command director of logistics met with senior African logisticians and U.S. troops during a multi-day trip to Djibouti, Kenya, and Ghana, Nov. 16-21.

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US Air Forces Africa builds partnerships through APF Kenya

9:57 AM8/29/2019

Approximately 120 air force delegates from the U.S., Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda came together for a week of knowledge sharing on personnel recovery topics for this iteration of African Partnership Flight Kenya 2019 held at Laikipia Air Base, Kenya, Aug. 20 - 24.

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Kenya Defence Forces, U.S. canine handlers exchange knowledge

3:50 PM11/28/2018

For the second time in less than a year, veterinarians assigned to CJTF-HOA met with the Kenya Defence Force dog handlers to exchange best practices in their fields Nov. 19-23, in Nairobi, Kenya.

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CJTF-HOA shares canine experience, knowledge with Kenya Defence Force

12:04 PM8/20/2018

Kenyan and American service members teamed up to share the best ways to treat and train Military Working Dogs in the field, at the 1st Canine Regiment headquarters in Nairobi.

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AFRICOM Commander Visits Kenya

4:54 PM7/11/2018

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser meets with Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta July 11, 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss regional security issues. During the visit, Waldhauser also met with Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces Gen. Samson Mwathethe.

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Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:53 PM11/29/2017

Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda prepare for a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officer course in Nairobi, Kenya. The practice press conference tested the public information officers’ ability to prepare and present a press conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

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Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:51 PM11/29/2017

An officer from the Kenya Defence Forces speaks to media at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during a course in Nairobi, Kenya to train African Union Mission in Somalia staff officers prior to deployment. The press conference tested the officers’ ability to answer questions accurately, confidently and without revealing sensitive military information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

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AFRICOM hosts East Africa media delegation

2:47 PM8/31/2017

Media representatives from Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Uganda participated in a media delegation visit hosted by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Aug. 28– Aug. 31, 2017, at Kelly Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany.

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PIOs share best practices

5:17 PM8/9/2016

Abdulhalim Rijaal, U.S. Department of State program manager for East Africa, discusses challenges, lessons learned and strategies with African Union Mission to Somalia members during the Public Information Officer’s Conference in Djibouti, Aug. 3, 2016. Public information officers attended the conference in Djibouti from Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton/Released)

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African Partnership Flight

1:20 PM7/7/2016

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carmen Emborski, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa band vocalist performs during a medical outreach event June 22, 2016 at Lokusero, Kenya. The band performed during a three-day medical outreach as part of the first African Partnership Flight in Kenya. The APF is designed for U.S. and African partner nations to work together in a learning environment to help build expertise and professional knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

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African Partnership Flight

1:20 PM7/7/2016

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Christo, 104th Fighter Wing Massachusetts Air National Guard registered nurse, cares for a patient during medical outreach June 22, 2016 at Lokusero, Kenya. The medical outreach was part of the first African Partnership Flight in Kenya. Over the course of three days, medical assistance was provided for more than 1,250 patients. The APF is designed for U.S. and African partner nations to work together in a learning environment to help build expertise and professional knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

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African Partnership Flight

1:20 PM7/7/2016

Kenyan Defense Force airmen listen to class lectures during African Partnership Flight Kenya June 20, 2016 at Laikipia Air Base, Kenya. More than 50 U.S. Air Force Airmen participated in the first APF in Kenya. The APF is designed for U.S. and African partner nations to work together in a learning environment to help build expertise and professional knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

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African Partnership Flight

11:46 AM7/5/2016

U.S. Air Force Airmen assist patients during a medical outreach event June 22, 2016 at Lokusero, Kenya. The medical outreach was part of the first African Partnership Flight in Kenya. Over the course of three days, medical assistance was provided for more than 1,250 patients. The APF is designed for U.S. and African partner nations to work together in a learning environment to help build expertise and professional knowledge and skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

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African Partnership Flight Kenya comes to a close

10:55 AM7/5/2016

First ever APF conducted in Kenya included Kenyan-led exercise Linda Rhino.

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East African Partners Meet for Public Information Conference

1:42 PM11/10/2015

“The motto of the conference is ‘leveraging information to sustain operational success’,” said Kenya Lt. Col. Paul Njugunda.

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9:51 AM10/23/2015

Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, the adjutant general, Massachusetts National Guard, and Kiritu Miano Wamae, acting principal secretary, Kenya Ministry of Defence, sign the state partnership agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the Massachusetts National Guard during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence here, Oct. 1, 2015. (U.S. Amy National Guard Photo by 1st Sgt. Don Veitch/Released)

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National Guard State Partnership Program: East Africa

9:45 AM10/23/2015

This year, the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program expanded to include a partnership between the Djiboutian Armed Forces and the Kentucky National Guard, and one between the Massachusetts National Guard and Kenya Defence Forces.

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AFRICOM Commander Visits East African Partners

10:25 AM10/5/2015

A look at the commander's trip to Djibouti, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda that concluded Oct. 2.

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