Press Releases
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United States and Zambia Strengthen Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence
1:27 PM10/3/2024
The United States military partnered with the Zambian Defense Force (ZDF) to host a workshop in Lusaka from September 23 to October 2 to strengthen the ZDF’s capabilities to combat gender-based violence.
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AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders
3:55 PM10/1/2024
The commander of U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, furthered the command’s desire to deepen its partnerships and defense relations by empowering today’s leaders during a discussion with students attending Marine Corps University and the U.S. International Military Education and Training program on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Quantico, Virginia.
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AFRICOM, SECNAV, African Ambassadors to the U.S., Deep Dive on Shared Interests
11:59 PM9/26/2024
The commander of U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, and African Ambassadors to the U.S. met Sept. 24 in Washington, D.C., to discuss U.S.-Africa partnerships and their shared commitment to fostering security, stability, and prosperity.
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U.S. Africa Command and Cameroon Armed Forces Host West Africa Logistics Conference in Douala
7:39 AM9/19/2024
Military Logistics professionals from 13 African nations and organizations and the United States attend
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U.S. Withdrawal from Niger completed
11:15 AM9/16/2024
The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announce that the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Niger is complete.
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Kenya
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AFRICOM’s Senior Enlisted Leader Conference wraps up in Malawi
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Somalia to Strengthen Partnership
3:12 PM9/12/2024
"U.S. Africa Command is dedicated to working with Somalia in the realm of security and defense so that they can advance political and economic stability, prevent terrorism, and address humanitarian crises.”
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Tunisia
7:46 PM8/30/2024
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley traveled to Tunisia, to discuss further cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, August 28, 2024.
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Libya
9:30 PM8/29/2024
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley traveled to Libya Aug. 27 and Aug. 29, to further cooperation between the U.S. and Libya.
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Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. Forces
2:31 PM7/29/2024
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab terrorists on July 15.
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AFRICOM Commander concludes second trip to Algeria
10:20 AM7/24/2024
U.S. Marine Corps Gen Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command wrapped up his second visit to Algeria on July 23, 2024.
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Joint Statement from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Niger
10:59 AM7/8/2024
The effective cooperation and communication between the U.S. and Nigerien armed forces ensured that this turnover was finished ahead of schedule and without any complications.
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"Stronger Together": U.S. and Congolese Bands Unite for Joint Tour in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire
8:37 AM7/2/2024
This initiative marks the 64th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of the Congo, highlighting both nations' commitment to peace, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding.
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United States turns over C-130H to Botswana Defence Force
12:00 AM6/27/2024
U.S. Ambassador Howard A. Van Vranken, U.S. Ambassador to Botswana, and U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, participated in the official transfer of a former U.S. military C-130 Hercules aircraft to the Botswana Defence Force in a significant step towards enhancing Botswana's defense capabilities.
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African Chiefs of Defense Conference Concludes in Botswana
12:00 AM6/25/2024
Senior military representatives from 34 countries met in Gaborone, Botswana for the African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) to discuss security and partnership on the African continent, June 24-26.
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AFRICOM Commander visits Somalia
12:00 AM6/23/2024
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael E. Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador Richard Riley, recently conducted high-level meetings with senior Somali government officials and international partners to discuss ongoing security efforts and future strategic initiatives.
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U.S. and Botswana to Co-Host African Chiefs of Defense Conference
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Joint Statement from the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of National Defense of the Republic of Niger
4:25 PM6/8/2024
This significant transition began with the departure of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Air Base 101 in Niamey on June 7, 2024.
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U.S. Forces conduct strike targeting ISIS
1:33 PM5/31/2024
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in Somalia targeting ISIS militants, May 31, 2024.
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