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SETAF-AF, Tunisia Armed Forces counter-IED experts visit TRADOC
12:00 AM11/9/2022
Organized by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa's C-IED Branch, the Tunisians observed and discussed how the U.S. Army trains EOD and C-IED Soldiers.
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Partners gather in Kenya to plan Justified Accord 23 exercise
12:00 AM11/7/2022
Justified Accord 2023, scheduled for late January to late February 2023, is designed to build readiness for the U.S. Joint Force, increase multinational interoperability in support of crisis response and counter terrorism operations, and prepare regional partners for United Nations and African Union mandated missions.
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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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