Assisting the French in Mali

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III pilots fly back to France after off loading French troops and cargo in support of Operation Serval Jan. 21, 2013, as France increases their presence in the Republic of Mali to fight off Islamic extremists that have taken control of several important cities. The U.S. has agreed to help France airlift troops and equipment into Mali.

By Senior Airman James Richardson , U.S. Air Force Bamako , Mali Jan 21, 2013

Winning the Peace through Religious Collaboration

U.S. chaplain delegation led by U.S. Africa Command Chaplain Colonel Karen Meeker conducted collaborative meetings to bring stability through faith and new avenues of collaboration in support of the warfighter while in Cairo, Egypt, March 17, 2025.

General Langley Engages with Leaders in Côte d’Ivoire

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, traveled to Côte d’Ivoire, April 24-25, to meet with Ivorian leaders and deliver remarks at the opening ceremony of Flintlock 25, the command's annual combined special operations exercise.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on May 4, 2025.

Winning the Peace through Religious Collaboration

General Langley Engages with Leaders in Côte d’Ivoire

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on May 4, 2025.

Winning the Peace through Religious Collaboration

General Langley Engages with Leaders in Côte d’Ivoire

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on May 4, 2025.

United States Africa Command

Assisting the French in Mali