Obangame Express Boarding Operations Enhance Gulf of Guinea

Ivory Coast boarding team members establish perimeter security aboard the German navy vessel FGS Brandenburg (F215) March 21, 2015 during an illegal fishing training scenario as part of Obangame Express 2015. Obangame Express is a U.S. Africa Command-sponsored multinational maritime exercise designed to increase maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea. (U.S. Army photo by Specialist Raul Pacheco/Released)

United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany Mar 25, 2015

Morocco Hosts Conference to Enhance African Military Leadership

More than 130 enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African countries convened in Rabat, Morocco, June 10-12, for the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference.

U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi

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.

AFRICOM, National Guard Leaders Engage in Strategic Dialogue

U.S. Army Major General Garrick Harmon, Director of Strategy, Plans and Programs, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Major General William Edwards Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, and International Affairs, National Guard Bureau joined leaders from the National Guard units of 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia for a conference to discuss the State Partnership Program on the African continent during the African Chiefs of Defense Conference, on May 27, 2025.

Morocco Hosts Conference to Enhance African Military Leadership

More than 130 enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African countries convened in Rabat, Morocco, June 10-12, for the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference.

U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi

AFRICOM, National Guard Leaders Engage in Strategic Dialogue

Morocco Hosts Conference to Enhance African Military Leadership

More than 130 enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African countries convened in Rabat, Morocco, June 10-12, for the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference.

U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi

AFRICOM, National Guard Leaders Engage in Strategic Dialogue