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Medical equipment donated to Lesotho at border station

Medical equipment donated to Lesotho at border station

Medical equipment donated to Lesotho at border station

10:30 AM6/26/2020

Department of Defense personnel assigned to the South African embassy delivered 12,000 medical grade face masks, 11,000 face shields and 256 thermometers to their counterparts from the U.S. embassy in the Kingdom of Lesotho.

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Army component and African senior leaders discuss security cooperation

Army component and African senior leaders discuss security cooperation

Army component and African senior leaders discuss security cooperation

10:23 AM6/25/2020

Maj. Gen. Cloutier introduced Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, incoming U.S. Army Africa commander, to each senior leader and affirmed ongoing partnerships.

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Medical equipment provision aims to prevent, control infections

Medical equipment provision aims to prevent, control infections

Medical equipment provision aims to prevent, control infections

4:03 PM6/24/2020

The materials will also support establishment of COVID-related triage stations at health facilities.

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U.S., Senegalese naval leaders reaffirm commitment to partnership

U.S., Senegalese naval leaders reaffirm commitment to partnership

U.S., Senegalese naval leaders reaffirm commitment to partnership

8:22 AM6/24/2020

Both leaders pledged to seek out new opportunities for cooperation, and to support regional stability by strengthening the professionalism and capabilities of the region’s naval and amphibious forces.

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Liaison officer bridges Kenya, U.S. cooperation

Liaison officer bridges Kenya, U.S. cooperation

Liaison officer bridges Kenya, U.S. cooperation

9:40 AM6/16/2020

With mission sets that cover 12 different countries throughout East Africa, the ability to work with various units and nations is key to the success of an organization like the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA).

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Army birthday commemoration honors past and future service

Army birthday commemoration honors past and future service

Army birthday commemoration honors past and future service

3:15 PM6/11/2020

As part of the tradition, Townsend was accompanied by the youngest and by the oldest Soldiers to help cut the cake. The youngest Soldier symbolizes the future of the U.S. Army, while the oldest Soldier symbolizes its history.

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CJTF-HOA: Incoming commander uniquely suited to lead in Africa

CJTF-HOA: Incoming commander uniquely suited to lead in Africa

CJTF-HOA: Incoming commander uniquely suited to lead in Africa

11:12 AM6/9/2020

Maj. Gen. Michael Turello, outgoing commander, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), transfers command of the task force to Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora, former deputy commander, U.S. Army Africa.

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Donation equips Eswatini Ministry of Health to combat COVID-19

Donation equips Eswatini Ministry of Health to combat COVID-19

Donation equips Eswatini Ministry of Health to combat COVID-19

10:40 AM6/8/2020

The equipment includes 11,250 plastic face shields, 12,400 filtering facepiece masks, and 256 infrared thermometers.

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Fallen Soldier memorialized at contingency locations

Fallen Soldier memorialized at contingency locations

Fallen Soldier memorialized at contingency locations

11:26 AM6/2/2020

On May 1 a grand-opening ceremony was held at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, for the Henry Mayfield Jr. Dining Facility, and on May 21 the Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility at Manda Bay was officially renamed the Henry J. Mayfield Jr. Recreation Center.

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New Marine Crisis Response Force Takes the Reins

New Marine Crisis Response Force Takes the Reins

New Marine Crisis Response Force Takes the Reins

9:47 AM6/2/2020

Marines will be postured to respond to a broad range of military operations in Africa Command, including U.S. Embassy reinforcement, fixed-site security, and humanitarian assistance, among others.

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Vehicle donation enhances Kenya’s capability to combat corruption, drug trafficking

Vehicle donation enhances Kenya’s capability to combat corruption, drug trafficking

Vehicle donation enhances Kenya’s capability to combat corruption, drug trafficking

10:10 AM6/1/2020

The donation also furthers the investigation of transnational criminal organizations, highlighting a commitment to preserve and strengthen the rule of law in Kenya.

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U.S., Rwanda sign Status of Forces Agreement

U.S., Rwanda sign Status of Forces Agreement

U.S., Rwanda sign Status of Forces Agreement

9:31 AM5/29/2020

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Vincent Biruta, who signed the Agreement on behalf of Rwanda noted that the signed Agreement is broader than the existing one.

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Humanitarian assistance provided to Seychelles, Mauritius to combat COVID-19

Humanitarian assistance provided to Seychelles, Mauritius to combat COVID-19

Humanitarian assistance provided to Seychelles, Mauritius to combat COVID-19

9:50 AM5/14/2020

The protective equipment, distributed by the embassy as part of AFRICOM’s humanitarian assistance programs to reduce human suffering and provide essential services to vulnerable populations, will assist medical professionals fighting this epidemic.

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Protective masks distributed in South Africa

Protective masks distributed in South Africa

Protective masks distributed in South Africa

12:00 AM5/14/2020

Embassy announces 729,000 protective masks donated for South Africa’s National Department of Health to help combat COVID-19.

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U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces

U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces

U.S. delivers specialized vehicles to Moroccan Special Operations Forces

9:24 AM5/11/2020

The U.S. transferred ownership of 21 specialized vehicles to the Moroccan Forces Armées Royale Special Operations Company May 6.

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1st SFAB begins advising mission with vehicle maintenance training in Senegal

1st SFAB begins advising mission with vehicle maintenance training in Senegal

1st SFAB begins advising mission with vehicle maintenance training in Senegal

12:00 AM5/7/2020

This was the 1st SFAB’s first advising mission after being allocated to U.S. Africa Command, and the first-ever employment of the new security force assistance brigades in Africa.

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Medical logistics team distributes PPE in fight against COVID-19

Medical logistics team distributes PPE in fight against COVID-19

Medical logistics team distributes PPE in fight against COVID-19

4:10 PM5/6/2020

CJTF-HOA's medical logistics team is distributing personal protective equipment to multiple outstations in East Africa as part of the fight against COVID-19.

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DoD supports African partner nations in multiple ways

DoD supports African partner nations in multiple ways

DoD supports African partner nations in multiple ways

12:00 AM5/1/2020

AFRICOM continues to work closely with African partners to for capacity-building programs, security assistance, military equipment sales, education and exercises.

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Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities

Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities

Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities

12:00 AM4/28/2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic began accelerating around the globe in March Civil Affairs Team 219 rapidly adapted its mission focus to assist Nigerien partners in the battle against the infection.

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Partnership further equips Moroccan healthcare workers

Partnership further equips Moroccan healthcare workers

Partnership further equips Moroccan healthcare workers

12:00 AM4/28/2020

The equipment goes directly to safeguarding the lives of Morocco's healthcare workers on the frontlines in the fight against the novel coronavirus.

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