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By U.S. Coast Guard Cdr. Trent Warner, and Ms. Sandra Franzblau , U.S. Africa Command Office of Legal Counsel Jun 08, 2018

African military legal experts participate in "law of armed conflict" conference

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U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

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United States Africa Command

African military legal experts participate in "law of armed conflict" conference