Press Releases
Count: 472
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B-52 Stratofortresses conduct interoperability missions in North Africa
8:00 PM9/7/2020
U.S. Strategic Command, in support of U.S. Africa Command, conducted B-52 interoperability training missions Sept. 7 in North Africa
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U.S. Africa Command donates COVID supplies to Ghana
12:00 AM9/3/2020
AFRICOM used Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid Appropriation funds to purchase 10,000 N95 face masks, 1,600 hospital gowns, 2,000 liters of methylated spirit, 3,000 liters of sodium hypochlorite, 20 glucometers, 200 glucometer strips, and 14 pulse oximeters.
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Al-Shabaab Terrorist Network: The Nature of this Enemy
5:48 PM8/28/2020
In 2020, U.S. Africa Command has conducted 46 airstrikes to degrade the al-Shabaab terrorist network.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab senior leader
10:38 PM8/25/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab senior leader in the vicinity of Saakow, Somalia, on Aug. 25, 2020.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM8/24/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted one (1) airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists after they attacked partner forces from a building in the vicinity of Dar as Salam, Somalia, on Aug. 24, 2020.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
9:00 PM8/20/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting one terrorist in the vicinity of Kurtun Warey, Somalia, on Aug. 20, 2020.
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U.S. donates COVID-19 protective gear to South African Health Services
12:00 AM8/15/2020
“The contributions of critical personal protective equipment and supplies help South Africa and reflect our commitment to partnership in Africa."
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Military equipment enables the G5 Joint Force Sahel fight against terrorism
1:43 PM8/14/2020
The Joint Force’s missions include combating counterterrorism, transnational organized crime, and trafficking in the Sahel, a region that has seen an increase in violence since 2017.
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U.S. Africa Command developing plans to move headquarters
9:22 AM7/31/2020
In response to the President’s direction, efforts are now underway to develop plans and options to relocate U.S. Africa Command headquarters and forces from Germany. The command will look first at options elsewhere in Europe, but also will consider options in the United States.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
7:32 PM7/29/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on July 29, 2020.
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U.S. assists in rescuing migrants stranded in Mediterranean
5:44 PM7/28/2020
Migrants stranded in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya were rescued after U.S. military personnel heard their distress signal, July 21.
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U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; Third Quarter, 2020
3:00 PM7/28/2020
U.S. Africa Command has completed its third quarter civilian casualty assessment ending June 30, 2020, as part of the command’s commitment to improving transparency and accountability in our assessment and reporting of civilian casualty allegations.
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Russia and the Wagner Group continue to be involved in ground, air operations in Libya
2:10 PM7/24/2020
U.S. Africa Command has mounting evidence that Russia, through the Wagner Group, continues to position military equipment in Libya capable of conducting kinetic operations there.
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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
12:00 AM7/22/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia terrorists after they attacked partner forces in a remote location near Timirshe, Somalia, on July 21, 2020.
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Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts
12:06 PM7/15/2020
Verified photographic evidence shows indiscriminately placed booby-traps and minefields around the outskirts of Tripoli down to Sirte since mid-June.
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AFRICOM Commander talks security partnerships with Spanish Defense Leaders
10:19 AM7/13/2020
“As a NATO ally, Spain understands that enhancing global security and stability, especially in Africa, requires international cooperation,” said Gen. Townsend. “Enhancing security and stability in Africa makes both Europe and the U.S. more secure.”
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AFRICOM logistics lead discusses international partners with U.S. logistics experts
2:42 PM7/10/2020
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard Kosinski, U.S. Africa Command director of logistics, spoke to international logistics experts during a webinar hosted by the Lexington Institute July 8.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
8:41 PM7/9/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab checkpoint in vicinity of Hantiwadaag, Somalia, on July 9, 2020.
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AFRICOM works with international partners to deliver critical supplies to East Africa
3:21 PM6/26/2020
U.S. Africa Command partnered with the multinational Heavy Airlift Wing to deliver critical supplies to troops supporting East Africa operations this week as part of an effort to strengthen international logistics support in Africa.
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U.S. Africa Command supports Department of State, U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland meeting in Libya
10:03 AM6/23/2020
U.S. Africa Command commander General Stephen J. Townsend accompanied U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland to a meeting with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj on June 22 in Zuwara, Libya.
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