State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, speaks with military leaders between panel discussions at the 2023 ChOD Conference. 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
More in Media Room
U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab
In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes against al Shabaab on Aug. 1, 2025.
Read more
AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation
Discussions addressed countering transnational threats to the U.S. Homeland and Angola, empowering partner-led security initiatives, and security cooperation’s role in promoting stability and economic growth.
Read more
U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.
Read more
More in Media Room
U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab
In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes against al Shabaab on Aug. 1, 2025.
Read more
AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation
Discussions addressed countering transnational threats to the U.S. Homeland and Angola, empowering partner-led security initiatives, and security cooperation’s role in promoting stability and economic growth.
Read more
U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.
Read more
More in Media Room
U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab
In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes against al Shabaab on Aug. 1, 2025.
Read more
AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation
Discussions addressed countering transnational threats to the U.S. Homeland and Angola, empowering partner-led security initiatives, and security cooperation’s role in promoting stability and economic growth.
Read more
U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.
Read more