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U.S. Africa Command hosts Security Implications of Climate Change Symposium
10:05 PM2/2/2022
"When we look at climate change and how climate change impacts Africa, it's important we look at the full scope of how it affects societies, governments, and people," said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Kirk Smith, U.S. Africa Command Deputy Commander. "We clearly know that environmental change is a driver of instability, and we recognize that other entities - whether we call them competitors or adversaries - are going to take advantage of that [instability]."
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U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct joint rescue of migrants in Atlantic
10:24 AM1/10/2022
On Jan. 5, 2022, the United States, Spain, and Morocco collaborated to rescue 103 migrants 40 nautical miles west of the Moroccan coast.
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U.S. Africa Command in 2021: Driving shared goals through engagement
9:48 AM12/30/2021
In 2021, U.S. Africa Command, with partners, strengthened relationships in Africa through sustained and effective engagement to advance a shared vision for regional security, stability and prosperity in Africa.
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U.S. Air Force's top non-commissioned officer visits Niger
12:00 AM12/23/2021
Bass met with U.S. Airmen and joint force mission partners to gain first-hand knowledge of how Airmen deter and defeat violent extremism in Sahel to enable a more secure, stable, and prosperous Africa.
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Response force hones capability in air-ground integration exercise
12:00 AM12/10/2021
The training included multiple air insertion and airborne operations involving Army paratroopers aboard U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys.
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U.S. donates isolation facilities in Botswana to support pandemic mitigation
10:27 AM12/9/2021
The two facilities, constructed through the U.S. Africa Command’s Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid program, will support critical pandemic mitigation efforts in the region.
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U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations
12:00 AM12/7/2021
Niger received the first of the three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in January 2021, and has employed the mobility platform for various humanitarian assistance operations and United Nations troop and vehicle movements.
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Senegal
12:00 AM11/19/2021
This training event was the third JCET this year in Senegal bolstering U.S. and Senegalese skills, cooperation, and interoperability.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew hosts Women, Peace, and Security event in Djibouti
12:00 AM11/15/2021
The conference supports a larger mission led by U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to facilitate meaningful participation of women within the security sector.
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First Moroccan attends Swiss NCO course
11:06 AM11/10/2021
Strengthening the partnership and addressing common challenges are key tenants in U.S. Africa Command’s African Enlisted Development Strategy, which enabled Lazaar’s participation in the course that focused on non-commissioned officer development and leadership training in a multinational environment.
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U.S. special operations forces train alongside partners in Mauritania
12:00 AM11/10/2021
JCETs enhance the readiness of U.S. and partner forces while also improving interoperability between nations. The exercises help set the foundation for sustainable and productive military relationships.
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USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts African partners for the return of vital conference
12:00 AM11/8/2021
The forum provided the air chiefs an opportunity to discuss their shared vision for the future of multination coordination and interoperability in Africa.
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AGAPE provides opportunity to build strategies in evolving environment
12:00 AM11/4/2021
The African Gap Analysis Planning Exercise brought a selected group of sustainment planners together from throughout the Joint Logistics Enterprise to address the logistical role SETAF-AF serves in Africa.
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Justified Accord planning event paves way for PKO exercise
10:50 AM11/2/2021
The planning event is one of a series of similar events before the actual exercise in March. Beginning Oct. 18, 2021, participants laid the groundwork for the various aspects of Justified Accord 2022.
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UAV Training: Becoming the eyes in the sky
2:19 PM10/29/2021
The Raven is a UAV system employed by CJTF-HOA for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The course instructed Soldiers on how to operate the small hand-launched remote-controlled aircraft system and maintain it by fixing broken parts or performing emergency procedures.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Seychelles
12:00 AM10/29/2021
The USS Hershel “Woody” Williams is the second U.S. ship to visit Seychelles in the last 2 years. The USS Carney had a port visit in March of 2020, in support of Naval Forces Africa’s effort to build global maritime partnerships with African nations.
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Militaries begin planning for largest U.S. Africa Command exercise
12:00 AM10/25/2021
The event was the first in a series of planning events for the exercise with U.S. military personnel working alongside Moroccan, Senegalese and Ghanaian partners for African Lion 2022.
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Planning is underway for the African Land Forces Summit 2022
12:00 AM10/18/2021
ALFS is a weeklong event that hosts leaders from more than forty African countries for training and partnership building with U.S. Army leaders. The last several years ALFS has taken place in Africa, hosted by different allied nations across the continent each year. This year, the event will be held in the U.S., giving African leaders the opportunity to learn more about U.S. military capabilities and resources.
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U.S. Discussion Groups strengthen English language skills in Djibouti
12:36 PM10/15/2021
The conversations are designed to increase the participants' confidence and competency in the English language to help them in their professional lives.
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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams Arrives in Mozambique
12:00 AM10/15/2021
The visit will include engagement opportunities with Mozambican military and government leaders, including a ship tour and capabilities demonstrations. Additionally, the visit will include engagement opportunities for the crew to interact with the local community.
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