All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives

U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria Mary Beth Leonard (right) with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, Dec. 19, 2019. The meeting was the first of several for Berg during a multi-day trip to Nigeria that included visits with Nigerian Intelligence Agency officials to enhance U.S. and Nigerian intelligence sharing and regional intelligence capability.

By Patrick Loch , U.S. Africa Command Jan 14, 2020

All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives

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U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit

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

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on March 27, 2026.

United States Africa Command

All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives