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Bomber Task Force participates in Exercise African Lion

10:24 AM6/21/2023

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers from 7th Bomb Wing, conducted a Bomber Task Force Mission in support of Exercise African Lion 2023 (AL23) June 16, 2023. The bomber task force mission included a low-approach fly over in addition to close air support training with the Moroccan military at and around the TanTan Training Complex.

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African Lion 23 Begins

10:20 AM5/19/2023

18 nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command's largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023.

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US, IVORIAN ARMIES HOST AFRICAN LAND FORCES SUMMIT IN ABIDJAN

2:03 PM5/9/2023

Senior military leaders from African nations, as well as the U.S. and some European nations, meet to build relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges, May 8-12 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire during the African Land Forces Summit. The theme for this year’s summit is “Addressing security challenges through civil-military partnerships.”

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U.S. and Nigerian officials join to celebrate $38 million in Kainji Air Force Base improvements

1:31 PM5/4/2023

Senior U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense officials joined Nigerian Air Force Air Vice Marshal IG Lubo, representing Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, and other Nigerian partners to celebrate the completion of $38 million of improvements to the air base April 27.

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Flintlock 2023 opens with ceremonies across Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire

7:30 AM3/16/2023

Participants from 29 countries kicked off the command post and field training portion of Exercise Flintlock 2023 with opening ceremonies at four sites across Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire on March 7, 2023.

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State Partnership, shared visions highlight African Chiefs of Defense conference

9:52 AM3/8/2023

Stability was a key element of this year's meeting, with discussions held on the root causes, indicators, and vectors of instability.

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U.S. Army, KDF offer medical services to remote Kenyan communities

2:23 PM2/24/2023

Day one at Archer's Post Sub-County Hospital brought over 300 people, mostly with gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal issues, as well as some snake bites with infections.

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Exercise Obangame Express 23 aids maritime security and prosecution in the Gulf of Guinea

12:58 PM2/2/2023

The exercise focuses on building capacities in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo to counter more effectively all forms of maritime-based crime in the Gulf of Guinea.

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USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905) completes multinational maritime security patrol, arrives in Dakar, Senegal

12:00 AM1/25/2023

Spencer’s visit to Dakar included meetings with Capt. Karim Mara, Senegalese deputy chief of naval staff, as well as leaders from the Senegalese Navy and the U.S. Office of Security Cooperation. Jan. 17, 2023.

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African special operations forces, U.S. SOC-Africa announce Flintlock 2023

12:00 AM1/13/2023

Flintlock strengthens partner nations to counter violent extremist organizations, collaborate across borders, and provide security for their people with respect for human rights.

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U.S. and Seychellois divers team up in the Port of Victoria

12:00 AM1/10/2023

The divers worked in tandem to start salvaging a wreck that posed a hazard to navigation at the site of a future pier expansion project.

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International exercise Obangame Express 2023 set to begin

12:00 AM1/9/2023

Hosted in Nigeria, OE23 works to improve regional cooperation, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to counter illicit sea-based activity.

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U.S. donates $9 million in weapons, equipment to support the Somali National Army

12:00 AM1/8/2023

Aside from heavy weapons, equipment included support and construction vehicles, explosive ordinance disposal kits, medical supplies, and maintenance equipment for vehicles and weapons.

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U.S. transfers C-130 aircraft to Nigerien partners

2:04 PM1/6/2023

This is the second C-130 Hercules offered to the Niger Air Force.

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ports in Cabo Verde

3:21 PM1/3/2023

The port visit underscores our work with African partners to counter illicit maritime activity in the Atlantic Ocean.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew spends Christmas in Tanzania

12:00 AM12/26/2022

The visit marks the second time Hershel “Woody” Williams has made a stop in Tanzania in 2022.

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U.S. donates high-speed patrol boats to Tanzania

12:00 AM12/16/2022

Through the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, U.S. Africa Command today donated two high-speed patrol boats to the Tanzanian Navy during a ceremony Dec. 16, 2022. The boats, valued at $1.35 million, will strengthen the Navy's ability to interdict illicit activities within the sovereign waters of Tanzania.

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U.S. and Cabo Verde sign a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation

12:00 AM12/15/2022

Leaders cited the growing U.S.-Cabo Verdean defense relationship, emphasizing maritime security cooperation and Cabo Verde's recent inclusion in the State Partnership Program

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Civil affairs, Ghanaian soldiers conduct MEDCAP in Bole

12:00 AM12/15/2022

The team helped oversee treatment of more than 1,200 patients, providing a range of medical services including physical examinations, diagnostic care, vision exams, and prescription of medications.

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Africa Leaders Summit

11:43 AM12/14/2022

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit builds on shared values to advance peace, security, and good governance, and reinforce commitment to democracy, human rights, and civil society.

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