Press Releases
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U.S., Tunisian Leaders Meet to Foster Bilateral Security Cooperation
3:04 PM2/13/2024
U.S. and Tunisian officials met Friday in Tunis to review our two nations' important, longstanding defense and security partnerships, including countering terrorist threats and to discuss upcoming joint activities and areas for future cooperation, including further U.S. support for Tunisia’s work as a regional provider of security expertise.
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USAFRICOM’s Ambassador Scott visits Tanzania to meet leaders, talk maritime security
1:39 PM1/30/2024
Ambassador Robert Scott, representing the U.S. Africa Command as the Deputy for Civil-Military Engagement, conducted a diplomatic visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from January 21 to 25. His agenda included bilateral meetings with Tanzanian officials and participation in a maritime security seminar.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al Shabaab
2:44 PM1/26/2024
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike with three engagements against the al Shabaab terrorist group on Jan. 24.
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USAFRICOM Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader visit Kenya, Somalia and Djibouti
1:43 PM1/25/2024
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, along with Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, the command's senior enlisted leader, undertook a strategic visit to Nairobi, Kenya; Mogadishu, Somalia; and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti from January 22-25. This visit was aimed at reinforcing relationships with regional civilian and military leaders.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al Shabaab
1:24 PM1/23/2024
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a
collective self-defense airstrike with two engagements against the al Shabaab terrorist group on
Jan. 21.
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U.S. Africa Command Head Advances U.S.-Nigeria Cooperation
9:27 AM1/12/2024
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley and Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods visited Nigeria on January 10-11, 2024. They discussed strengthening U.S.-Nigeria cooperation, countering extremism, and regional security with Nigerian military leaders. Gen. Langley emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing West Africa's security challenges.
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AFRICOM Commander visits Chad
3:55 PM1/10/2024
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley and Sergeant Major Michael Woods from U.S. Africa Command visited Chad on January 9-10, 2024, to discuss security collaboration with Chadian military leaders. During the visit, Langley had the opportunity to congratulate the nation's first female military pilots trained on the C-208 light reconnaissance aircraft.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al Shabaab
11:30 AM12/28/2023
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two collective self-defense airstrikes against the al-Shabaab terrorist group on Dec. 20.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al Shabaab
8:03 PM12/17/2023
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command carried out an airstrike against the al-Shabaab terrorist group near Jilib, Somalia on Dec. 17.
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USEUCOM, USAFRICOM and Space Force activate U.S. Space Forces in Europe and Africa as new service component command
8:21 PM12/10/2023
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command commander, gives U.S. Space Force Col. Max E. Lantz, U.S. Space Forces Europe & Africa commander, command of SPACEFOREUR-AF at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. The activation of SPACEFOREUR-AF provides the ability to rapidly bolster theater space capabilities to further support security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)
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USAFRICOM Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader Travel to Mauritania
9:58 AM10/24/2023
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, the command's senior enlisted leader, visited Mauritania on Oct. 22-24, 2023 to reinforce security partnerships and address extremism, engaging with Mauritanian leaders and U.S. embassy officials.
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Gen. Michael Langley's Libya Visit Highlights USAID Humanitarian Aid Efforts and Bilateral Cooperation
7:55 AM9/22/2023
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, traveled to Libya, September 20-21, to further cooperation between the United States and Libya, and highlight the robust U.S. humanitarian response to the devastating floods.
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AFRICOM Commander visits Tunisia
12:54 PM9/20/2023
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), traveled to Tunisia, September 19, to further cooperation between the United States and Tunisia.
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U.S. Africa Command, Côte d’Ivoire Armed Forces host the West Africa Logistics Conference in Abidjan
3:23 PM9/19/2023
The West Africa Logistics Conference offers an opportunity for logisticians from 12 West African nations, as well as the African Union and ECOWAS, to discuss shared challenges, collaborate, and work toward solutions together, and I look forward to continuing our partnerships.
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U.S. forces conducts medical evacuation of injured civilians in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
11:09 AM9/8/2023
On September 6, 2023, a Somali national force conducted a counter-terrorism operation in the vicinity of El-Lahelay, Somalia.
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U.S. forces provide assistance to Somali National Army
9:40 AM8/27/2023
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab terrorists on Aug. 26.
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U.S. Forces provide assistance to Somalia National Army
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USAFRICOM leaders visit Côte d'Ivoire, Togo
9:33 AM8/4/2023
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, command senior enlisted leader, traveled to Côte d’Ivoire and Togo, July 24-27, to further cooperation between the United States and the two countries. In the past year, General Langley has prioritized travel to Africa to meet with partner nations.
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U.S. Forces provide assistance to Somalia National Army
10:22 AM7/20/2023
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in a remote area near Hareeri Kalle, approximately 15 kilometers south of Galcad, Somalia against al-Shabaab terrorists.
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U.S. Forces provide assistance to Somalia National Army
3:21 PM7/9/2023
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three collective self-defense airstrikes overnight in a remote area near Afmadow, approximately 105 kilometers north of Kismayo, against al-Shabaab terrorists.
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