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Civilian Casualty Report and Allegations
As part of the command’s fundamental commitment to transparency, U.S. Africa Command is implementing a quarterly report on the status of ongoing and completed civilian casualty allegations and assessments.
Military Presence
What AFRICOM is doing throughout the region on a per-country basis
Civilian Casualty Report and Allegations
As part of the command’s fundamental commitment to transparency, U.S. Africa Command is implementing a quarterly report on the status of ongoing and completed civilian casualty allegations and assessments.
Civilian Casualty Report and Allegations
As part of the command’s fundamental commitment to transparency, U.S. Africa Command is implementing a quarterly report on the status of ongoing and completed civilian casualty allegations and assessments.
Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors
PRETORIA, South Africa-- More than 110 African participants from nearly 40 AU member militaries were represented at the 2020 Colloquium, states met to discuss the important role legal advisors provide operational commanders as they addressed issues on the battlefield. The event, held March 3-5 in Pretoria, South Africa, is the only military conference that exclusively brings together military commanders and legal advisors from across the African Union (AU). (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy South Africa)
Photo by: U.S. Embassy South Africa, PRETORIA, South Africa
Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors
PRETORIA, South Africa-- More than 110 African participants from nearly 40 AU member militaries were represented at the 2020 Colloquium; states met to discuss the important role legal advisors provide operational commanders as they addressed issues on the battlefield. The event, held March 3-5 in Pretoria, South Africa, is the only military conference that exclusively brings together military commanders and legal advisors from across the African Union (AU). (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy South Africa)
Photo by: U.S. Embassy South Africa, PRETORIA, South Africa
Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors
PRETORIA, South Africa-- More than 110 African participants from nearly 40 AU member militaries were represented at the 2020 Colloquium. The event, held March 3-5 in Pretoria, South Africa, is the only military conference that exclusively brings together military commanders and legal advisors from across the African Union (AU). (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy South Africa)
Humanitarian assistance provided to Seychelles, Mauritius to combat COVID-19
The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and Seychelles and U.S. Africa Command donated 2000 N95 masks, 21,000 gloves, 1,100 shoe covers, and 875 protective suits to the Mauritius Ministry of Health and Wellness on April 20. The donation is the first part of additional assistance from the U.S. Government to address the Covid-19 outbreak in Mauritius. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and Seychelles)
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and Seychelles, Mauritius and Seychelles
COVID-19 Updates
U.S. Africa Command is committed to ensuring personnel and families are aware of the latest news and guidance concerning the COVID-19 outbreak.
The 3Ds of COVID-19: Distance, Disinfect, and Deliberate Decision Making
To combat the spread of COVID-19, U.S. Africa Command is employing the “3Ds” of prevention; Distance; Disinfect; and Deliberate Decision-making. These three simple actions are key to limiting the spread of the virus and are deliberate steps we all can take to ensure our continued readiness and to protect one another
It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19
U.S. Navy personnel, from left, Hospital Corpsmen 2nd Class Jerry Marquez and Wickbol Monno, Lt. Gail Evangelista, nurse, and Cmdr. Hillary Meyer, nurse anesthetist, assigned to Naval Hospital Rota, Spain, stand in front of Michaud Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2020. The four-member team augments critical positions within the EMF during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling existing EMF staff to execute their primary mission of treating trauma patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
Photo by: Senior Airman Gage Daniel, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19
U.S. Navy Lt. Gail Evangelista, nurse, assigned to Naval Hospital Rota, Spain, takes a patient’s temperature at the Michaud Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2020. Evangelista is part of a four-member team sent by Naval Forces Africa to augment critical positions within the EMF during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling existing EMF staff to fulfill their primary mission of treating trauma patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
Photo by: Senior Airman Gage Daniel, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19
U.S. Navy Lt. Gail Evangelista, nurse, assigned to Naval Hospital Rota, Spain, dons a facemask prior to interacting with a patient at the Michaud Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2020. Evangelista is part of a four-member team sent by Naval Forces Africa to augment critical positions within the EMF during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling existing EMF staff to execute their primary mission of treating trauma patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
Photo by: Senior Airman Gage Daniel, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
U.S. Africa Command's partnership endures during COVID-19
TOUBA, Senegal--Soldiers in the Senegalese Armed Forces, participate in the training on how to efficiently and effectively set-up, take down and operate the mobile hospital at the Senegal Rapid Deployment Capabilities Center in Touba, Senegal. One of these hospitals and their trained medical staff is deployed to help cope with the emergency of the outbreak of Covid-19. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Senegal)
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Senegal, Senegal
U.S., Mali sign agreement for fuel donation
U.S. Ambassador to Mali, Dennis Hankins, & Minister of Defense, Gen. Dembéle, sign a MOU for a donation of aviation fuel to the Malian Air Force.
Photo by: U.S. Mission Mali, U.S. Mission Mali
U.S., Mali sign agreement for fuel donation
Close cooperation and support from the U.S. for the Republic of Mali and the G5 Sahel Force supports fight against terrorism in the Sahel.
Photo by: U.S. Mission Mali, U.S. Mission Mali
It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19
Staff from the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), demonstrate medical equipment used to stabilize patients at the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facility at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 9, 2020. The COVID-19 ICU is located separately from the EMF to prevent potential cross-contamination of the virus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen A. Heller)
Photo by: Senior Airman Gage Daniel, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19
Staff from the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), part of the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), demonstrate its medical and equipment capabilities at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 9, 2020. The creation of the COVID-19 ICU aligns with coordinated preventive measures developed to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen A. Heller)
Photo by: Senior Airman Gage Daniel, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak (U.S. Army photo)
Photo by: U.S. Army photo, Agadez, Niger
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak (U.S. Army photo)
Photo by: U.S. Army photo, Agadez, Niger
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak. (U.S. Army photo)
Photo by: U.S. Army photo, Agadez, Niger
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak. (U.S. Army photo)
Photo by: U.S. Army photo, Agadez, Niger
It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19
U.S. Air Force Maj. Leah Chapman (left), Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Surgeon Cell public health officer, demonstrates creating a cleaning solution using bleach and water during a training session for the high-traffic area disinfectant team at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 27, 2020. The team learned how COVID-19 and other viruses can live on non-porous surfaces, such as metal, glass, plastic, and laminated surfaces, for several days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Gage Daniel, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Tunisia IADE
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Greb poses for a photo with visitors during the Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 8, 2020. Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 8, 2020. The U.S. worked with the nations of Tunisia and other countries in forging long lasting relationships that can prosper for years to come. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Photo by: Capt. Korey Fratini
Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2020
U.S. service members talk with NATO Allied and partner nations during the Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 5, 2020. The Tunisia IADE provided a collaborative opportunity to share and strengthen U.S. and strategic international partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Photo by: Capt. Korey Fratini
Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2020
Brig. Gen. Adrian White, Mobilization Assistant Director, Operations, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and U.S. Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, greets United States Navy service members during the Tunisia International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 4, 2020. U.S. Air Force and Navy participation in this international exhibition is intended to build aviation capacity, enhance regional cooperation, and increase interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Photo by: Capt. Korey Fratini
Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2020
Tunisian Armed Forces members wait for the President of Tunisia Kais Saied's arrival during the Tunisia International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 4, 2020. This was Tunisia’s first time hosting an event like this, which helps to broaden international relationships. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Photo by: Capt. Korey Fratini
Tunisia IADE
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian "Joker" Pisanelli, F-16 pilot, takes photos with visitors during the public day of the Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 8, 2020. The U.S. worked with the nations of Tunisia and other countries in forging long lasting relationships that can prosper for years to come. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Photo by: Capt. Korey Fratini
Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2020
Donald Blome, United States Ambassador to Tunisia talks with U.S. Navy service members during the Tunisia International Aerospace & DefenSe Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 4, 2020. The U.S. military works closely with inter agency and international partners to help African partners address regional security challenges. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
Photo by: Capt. Korey Fratini
The 3Ds of COVID-19: Distance, Disinfect, and Deliberate Decision Making
Blood Storage and Distribution Center
U.S. Army Sgt. Langat Enock, medical logistics noncommissioned officer-in-charge with the Medical Logistics Facility at Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), inspects lot numbers and expiration dates of the three solutions used during the deglycerolization process at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 11, 2020. Deglycerolization is the process of removing glycerol from previously frozen red blood cells, for medical use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Gage Daniel
Blood Storage and Distribution Center
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Malika Sharif, Surgeon Cell senior enlisted leader with the Medical Logistics Center at Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), collects a unit of frozen blood for thawing to begin deglycerolization, the process of removing glycerol from previously frozen red blood cells, for medical use, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 11, 2020. The facility inaugurated its blood storage and distribution center, providing blood delivery capabilities for service members throughout the area of operation on the African continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Gage Daniel
Blood Storage and Distribution Center-Captions
Units of frozen red blood cells lie stored in a freezer at Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa’s Medical Logistics Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 11, 2020. The facility inaugurated its blood storage and distribution center, providing blood delivery capabilities for service members throughout the area of operation on the African continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Gage Daniel
Blood Storage and Distribution Center-Captions
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Malika Sharif, Surgeon Cell senior enlisted leader, (left) and U.S. Army Sgt. Langat Enock, medical logistics noncommissioned officer-in-charge, both assigned to the Medical Logistics Center at Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), check the temperature on a unit of blood at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 11, 2020. The facility inaugurated its blood storage and distribution center, providing blood delivery capabilities for service members throughout East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Gage Daniel
Blood Storage and Distribution Center-Captions
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Malika Sharif, Surgeon Cell senior enlisted leader with the Medical Logistics Center at Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), checks fluid lines during deglycerolization, the process of removing glycerol from previously frozen red blood cells, for medical use, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 11, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
Photo by: Senior Airman Gage Daniel
U.S. Marines Continue Humanitarian Mine Action Program
Photo by: 2nd Lt. Grace Jenkins
U.S. Marines Continue Humanitarian Mine Action Program
Photo by: 2nd Lt. Grace Jenkins
U.S. Embassy Donates Ambulances, Medical Equipment for COVID-19 Response
The U.S. Ambassador to Namibia, Lisa Johnson, and the Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, bump elbows at the handover of three ambulances and medical equipment to assist with the response to COVID-19.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Namibia, U.S. Embassy in Namibia
1st SFAB begins advising mission with vehicle maintenance training in Senegal
Advisers from Logistics Advisor Team 1610, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, and soldiers from the Senegalese Armed Forces work side by side during vehicle recovery training March 12, 2020, in Dakar, Senegal. LAT 1610 is conducting training on preventative vehicle maintenance and vehicle recovery to their military partners in Senegal. (Courtesy Photo)
Photo by: Courtesy photo, Dakar, Senegal
1st SFAB begins advising mission with vehicle maintenance training in Senegal
Advisers from Logistics Advisor Team 1610, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, and soldiers from the Senegalese Armed Forces work side by side during vehicle recovery training March 12, 2020, in Dakar, Senegal. The SAF support United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, and being able to recover a vehicle that breaks down or gets stuck is critically important to their missions. (Courtesy Photo)
Photo by: Courtesy photo, Dakar, Senegal
