State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference

Guests of the 2023 ChOD Conference hold conversations between panel sessions. African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 43 countries met in Rome for the annual African Chiefs of Defense Conference held from February 27 to March 2, 2023.

By Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Meaney , U.S. Africa Command Rome, Italy Mar 08, 2023

State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference

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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 Feb. 9, 2026.

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 Feb. 10, 2026.

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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 Feb. 9, 2026.

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 Feb. 10, 2026.

Cutlass Express 2026: Innovation to Drive the Fight Against Trafficking And Illegal Fishing

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 Feb. 9, 2026.

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State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference

Guests of the 2023 ChOD Conference hold conversations between panel sessions. African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 43 countries met in Rome for the annual African Chiefs of Defense Conference held from February 27 to March 2, 2023.