AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa command travelled to West Africa Nov. 15-19 to discuss security issues across the region. Townsend met leaders and chiefs of defense in Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal. U.S. Africa Command works with partner nations throughout Africa, supporting their efforts on common security issues. The command strives to create conditions that lead to enhanced security and stability while advancing U.S. interests.

By U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs , United States Africa Command Nov 19, 2020

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Gen. Stephen Townsend

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone

Mohawk’s parent command is U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, and is currently forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations to promote maritime security and law enforcement.

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya

The JCET program’s primary purpose is to provide partner nation special operations units specific training to promote security and stability in Africa.

Nigerien Armed Forces, U.S. Air Force discuss security in region

During the roundtable July 12, 2022, the partners discussed their strong relationship as well as the shared interests within the Agadez community.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone

Mohawk’s parent command is U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, and is currently forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations to promote maritime security and law enforcement.

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya

The JCET program’s primary purpose is to provide partner nation special operations units specific training to promote security and stability in Africa.

Nigerien Armed Forces, U.S. Air Force discuss security in region

During the roundtable July 12, 2022, the partners discussed their strong relationship as well as the shared interests within the Agadez community.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk crew calls port in The Gambia, Sierra Leone

Mohawk’s parent command is U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area, and is currently forward-deployed to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations to promote maritime security and law enforcement.

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Kenya

The JCET program’s primary purpose is to provide partner nation special operations units specific training to promote security and stability in Africa.

Nigerien Armed Forces, U.S. Air Force discuss security in region

During the roundtable July 12, 2022, the partners discussed their strong relationship as well as the shared interests within the Agadez community.