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SETAF-AF hosts Commander’s Forum to gauge progress and set stage for success in Africa

12:00 AM11/7/2022
Held Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, 2022, the SETAF-AF Commander's Forum brought together leaders from across the Army to talk about how the Army is supporting U.S. Africa Command objectives.
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8 African nations attend APF co-hosted by U.S., Tunisian air forces

12:00 AM11/4/2022
African partner flights serve as an opportunity to open dialogue between air force leaders across the continent, identify opportunities for the U.S. to assist African partners, and implement collective solutions.
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U.S., Botswanan forces hone special operational skills

12:00 AM11/3/2022
Maintaining relations through JCETs and other engagements illustrates the strong security cooperation between the partner nations to combat violent extremism and other external threats.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams arrives in Luanda, Angola

12:00 AM11/2/2022
During the port visit, Hershel “Woody” Williams will host a reception to continue building relationships with senior Angolan government and military leaders while the crew participates in community service acts alongside Angolan Navy sailors.
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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander visits Niger, Africa

12:00 AM10/29/2022
Airmen serving at Air Base 101 and 201 in Niger, Africa had the opportunity to meet with Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, commander, Oct. 28 through Oct. 29, 2022, during his visit to the continent.
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Senegal launches Africa Air Force Forum

12:00 AM10/26/2022
The two-day conference to address the evolving role of Africa’s air forces through emerging requirements, counter terrorism, and counterinsurgency efforts across the continent.
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COMUSAFE attends Africa Air Force Forum in Senegal

12:00 AM10/26/2022
U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, visited Senegal to participate in the 2022 Africa Air Forces Forum, Oct. 26-27, 2022, in Dakar, Senegal.
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U.S. strategy includes partners, whole-of-government to counter Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing

12:58 PM10/25/2022
From a security standpoint IUU has been noted to threaten nations in many forms – from criminal activity at ports to the rule of law. These activities, coupled with food security, loss of income, and climate change all lead to instability.
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U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams

10:17 AM10/21/2022
The effort adds a multi-pronged approach to supporting partners in Somalia against al-Shabaab – an approach that sends a signal to those conducting business with the terrorist group, and intends to hobble al-Shabaab’s ability to both economically exploit communities and conduct attacks against Somalia’s people.
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Indiana Guard, Nigerien Medics Bond Over Lifesaving Skills

12:00 AM10/20/2022
The Indiana National Guard state partnership medical team worked with Nigerien medics during a tactical combat casualty care course which covered lifesaving techniques, including improvised tourniquet application, IV and airway management and wound packing.
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U.S. National Security Strategy: Build 21st century U.S.-Africa partnerships

11:51 AM10/14/2022
Enhancing Africa’s peace and prosperity will bolster Africa’s ability to solve regional and global problems.
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CJTF-HOA, partners build school library in Djibouti

12:00 AM10/13/2022
The Balbala 7 Library is a combined project that provides education opportunities to local children and is designed to give back to the local community.
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Naval Forces Africa joins allies, partners for Grand African NEMO 22

12:00 AM10/11/2022
During the week long exercise, USS Hershel “Woody” Williams will participate in maritime security scenarios that combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, piracy, drug trafficking, pollution, and rescue at sea.
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Blue to gold: USS Hershel “Woody” Williams swaps crew in Tema, Ghana

10:40 AM10/7/2022
The departing “Blue Crew” completed a five-month deployment to the Indian and Atlantic Ocean from May to October, 2022. During the rotation the crew conducted maritime security operations and built valued relationships with allies and partners.
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Planning underway for ALFS 23 in Cote d’Ivoire

12:00 AM10/7/2022
ALFS is a weeklong event that hosts leaders from more than forty African countries for training and partnership building with U.S. Army leaders.
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African Lion 23 planning begins

12:00 AM10/6/2022
African Lion is a U.S. Africa Command event, led by SETAF-AF in coordination with all U.S. joint forces, multiple U.S. government agencies and Allies and Partners.
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NAVAF, MARFORAF engineers kick off deployment to Ghana

12:00 AM9/30/2022
With support from Royal Danish Defense forces, the joint and combined team will also make critical construction builds or repairs to a mobile camp facility at the Ghana Navy Training command (NAVTRAC) in preparation for the NAVAF-led exercise Obangame Express 2023 and the U.S. Special Operations Command Africa-led exercise Flintlock.
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U.S., Tunisia sign the 35th annual Joint Military Commission

10:02 AM9/29/2022
The Joint Military Commission reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Tunisia bilateral defense and security partnership.
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin

12:00 AM9/29/2022
Special Operations Command Africa JCETs enhance U.S. relationships with partner nations by developing and maintaining critical military-to-military connections and improving joint and allied readiness and interoperability.
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U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces host medical civic action program in Ghana

12:00 AM9/28/2022
U.S. Army Civil Affairs members, assigned to the 91st Civil Affairs Battalion, and Ghanaian soldiers provided a range of medical services to a diverse set of patients to include young children and the elderly. The team performed medical examinations and diagnostic care, and prescribed medications.
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