United States Africa Command

U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics

U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics

USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

Gen. Townsend visits East Africa and Angola to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Townsend visits East Africa and Angola to advance mutual security interests

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North Carolina National Guard

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria

U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation

U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation

U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger

Discussing women, peace, and security with Nigerian partners

Discussing women, peace, and security with Nigerian partners

Interceptor boats go to Moroccan Navy to fight maritime crime

Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger

African Land Forces Summit: going farther together

Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters

Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters

Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters

Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters

Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters

African Land Forces Summit: going farther together

U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics

Officials walk through a newly completed classrooms project at Zwelemfundo Public School in East London, South Africa, on May 23, 2022. The classroom was part of a school improvement project delivered through a collaboration between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Embassy in South Africa and local South African partners.

Photo by: Angela Tugaoen, East London, South Africa

U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics

The interior of a recently completed classroom at Zwelemfundo Public School in East London, South Africa, as seen May 23, 2022. The classroom was part of work replacing existing buildings primarily made of sheet metal and was part of a larger school improvement project.

Photo by: Kyle Cassidy, East London, South Africa

U.S. Army helps improve South African schools, clinics

An informational sign is visible outside a newly completed classroom at Zwelemfundo Public School in East London, South Africa, on May 23, 2022. The classroom was part of a school improvement project delivered through a collaboration between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Embassy in South Africa and local South African partners.

Photo by: Angela Tugaoen, East London, South Africa

USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A soldier from the Nigerien Armed Forces disarms a simulated improvised explosive device under the watchful eye of a U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group during a joint counter improvised explosive device exercise at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly for both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens.

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs, Air Base 201, Niger

USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A soldier from the Nigerien Armed Forces searches for a simulated improvised explosive device during a joint counter improvised explosive device exercise with U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly for both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens.

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs, Air Base 201, Niger

USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group buries a training device during a joint counter-improvised explosive device exercise with soldiers from the Nigerien Armed Forces at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly for both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens.

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs, Air Base 201, Niger

Gen. Townsend visits East Africa and Angola to advance mutual security interests

Gen. Stephen Townsend’s final stop on the trip was to Rwanda, where he and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Rwanda Deb MacLean met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Townsend expressed appreciation for Rwanda’s long-standing partnership with the United States, to include the long-standing cooperation with the state partnership program between Rwanda and the Nebraska National Guard, as a demonstration of Rwanda’s vision for a stable, security and prosperous Africa.

Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Rwanda

Gen. Townsend visits East Africa and Angola to advance mutual security interests

In Kenya, Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Kenya Eric W. Kneedler met with Kenyan President Uruhu Kenyatta to discuss mutual security concerns and to express appreciation to Kenya for its continued leadership and collaboration on regional security. Townsend and Kneedler also participated in a pass and review at the Kenyan Defense Force Headquarters.

Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Kenya

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Brig. Gen. Dan Kuwali poses for a photo with Col. Jason Shepherd and Col. Joyce Gordon on April 22, 2022, in the Wellman Armory Auditorium in Frankfort, Ky. Kuwali was invited by the pair to come speak to Kentucky National Guard’s Staff Judge Advocates about the opportunities for the United States to use soft power in Africa to balance against China's widespread soft power engagements on the continent. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jesse Elbouab)

Photo by: Sgt. Jessica Elbouab, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

North Carolina National Guard

Maj. Mike Sterling, North Carolina National Guard State Partnership Director, greets Uganda People’s Defense Forces Brig. Gen. Godard Busingye at the African Military Law Forum Advisory Council at NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina, April 26 - 28, 2022. The conference, created by the United States Africa Command, brought African military legal advisors from several nations including Botswana, one of the NCNG State Partnership Program peers, and Nigeria, Cameroon, Namibia, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Tunisia, Niger, Malawi, Burundi, and NCNG leaders including U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeffery Copeland, the NCNG Director of Joint Staff and retired Col. Rick Fay, NCNG Chief Counsel, to share their expertise in International, Operational, Administrative, and Civil law and to announce the formation of the Women’s Peace and Security component to the ongoing forum.

Photo by: Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), participates in group work during a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), speaks with participants of a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), takes a selfie with participants of a Women, Peace and Security workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better leverage contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, incoming commander of the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), discusses the partnership of Djiboutian leaders, US military, and the US Embassy during a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Djibouti City, Djibouti

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn

Participants of a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) workshop conduct group work at the Palace Kempinski, Djibouti, May 8, 2022. The workshop focused on collaboration between the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Women and Family to update Djibouti's WPS National Action Plan (NAP). WPS is an integral component of U.S. Africa Command’s effort enhancing African partner capability and enabling U.S. security cooperation to better advance contributions by both men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lynette M. Rolen)

Photo by: Tech. Sgt. Lynette Rolen, Djibouti City, Djibouti

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command teach the Nigerian Navy Special Forces tactical movements during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 28, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.

Photo by: Senior Airman Alexandra Minor, Lagos, Nigeria

U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command teach the Nigerian Navy Special Forces close-quarters combat during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 27, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close-quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.

Photo by: Senior Airman Alexandra Minor, Lagos, Nigeria

U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation

Brig. Gen. Peter Bailey (right) and U.S. Embassy Zambia Chargé d’Affaires Martin Dale (left) join Zambia President Hichilema to announce the opening of an Office of Security Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Zambia.

Photo by: courtesy photo, LUSAKA, Zambia

U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation

Photo by: courtesy photo, LUSAKA, Zambia

U.S. Africa Command visit launches new U.S.-Zambia security cooperation

Photo by: courtesy photo, LUSAKA, Zambia

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

A Judicial Police officer from Cabo Verde, monitors Sailors, and U.S. Coast Guardsmen aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), prepare seized contraband for offload to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

Sailors assigned to the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), lower seized contraband into a rigid-hull inflatable boat for transport to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

A Judicial Police officer from Cabo Verde, monitors a Sailor, and U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), prepare seized contraband for offload to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Samuel Martyka, from Joliet, Illinois, signals for a crane hook to lower to a rigid-hull inflatable boat in preparation for small boat operations, aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Samuel Martyka, from Joliet, Illinois, performs a communication check from a rigid-hull inflatable boat prior to small boat operations, aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

The Cabo Verdean authorities pull alongside the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), to receive seized contraband and detainees following maritime security operations with Cabo Verde, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean

U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment

Seized contraband is stacked on the mission deck aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4), prior to its offload to the Cabo Verdean authorities, April 6, 2022. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national interests and security in Europe and Africa.

Photo by: MC1 Fred Gray IV, Atlantic Ocean

Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger

Mr. Magagi Maman Dada, Agadez Regional Governor, cuts a ceremonial ribbon in front of the newly donated mobile field hospital in Agadez, Niger, April 4, 2022. The donation increases Agadez Regional Hospital’s capacity by an additional 30 beds, complete with the medical tools and resources to care for the 670,000-person community and surrounding areas.

Photo by: Capt. Keith Richards, Agadez, Niger

Discussing women, peace, and security with Nigerian partners

Brig. Gen. Rose Keravuori, deputy director of intelligence, U.S. Africa Command, hosts a women’s luncheon with 17 female officers from each of the Armed Forces of Nigeria military services and the commander of the Nigeria Army Women’s corps during a visit to Nigeria in March 2022.

Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, Nigeria

Discussing women, peace, and security with Nigerian partners

Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Nigeria

Interceptor boats go to Moroccan Navy to fight maritime crime

The U.S. transferred two, 11-meter “Metal Shark” interceptor boats to the Royal Moroccan Navy on March 24. The two boats, valued at $970,000, are aimed at enhancing the Royal Moroccan Navy’s capacity to stop illicit trafficking in regional waters and are part of the broader military partnership between Morocco and the U.S.

Photo by: U.S. Embassy in Morocco, AGADIR, Morocco

Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger

Nigerien workers build a mobile field hospital financed by U.S. Africa Command through the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid program in Agadez, Niger, March 22, 2022. Subject matter experts taught Nigerien workers how to construct and maintain the field hospital autonomously, allowing the facility to be repurposed by the Government of Niger once the COVID-19 threat subsides

Photo by: Staff Sgt. Peter Maenner, Agadez, Niger

African Land Forces Summit: going farther together

Military senior leaders from the U.S. Army and over 40 African countries met for the 10th African Land Forces Summit from March 21-25. The goal of the ALFS is to strengthen partnerships across Africa to improve regional and continent-wide security, as well as demonstrate to African partners that the U.S. is committed to their long-term success. (Image clipped from video production)

Photo by: Senior Airman Elijah Dority, FORT BENNING, Georgia

Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters

Service members with the Royal Moroccan military provide covering positions during a boarding training evolution aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams as part of exercise Obangame Express 2022, March 15, 2022. Obangame Express 2022 is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation and increase maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.

Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Fred Gray, Atlantic Ocean

Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters

Service members from ally and African partner nations attend the Senior Leadership Symposium as part of exercise Obangame Express 2022 at the Senegalese Naval Headquarters, in Dakar, Senegal, March 16, 2022. Obangame Express 2022 is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation and increase maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.

Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Ticich, Dakar, Senegal

Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters

Senegalese sailors participate in medical training onboard the Senegalese Navy's patrol ship, Fouladou, as part of exercise Obangame Express in Dakar, Senegal, Mar. 14, 2022. Obangame Express 2022 is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation and increase maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.

Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Ticich, Dakar, Senegal

Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters

Lt. Col. Khadessa Sy, head of gender division, Senegalese Armed Forces, delivers the keynote speech for the Women, Peace, and Security presentation at the Senior Leadership Symposium as part of exercise Obangame Express 2022 at the Senegalese Naval Headquarters, in Dakar, Senegal, March 16, 2022. Obangame Express 2022 is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation and increase maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.

Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter Ticich, Dakar, Senegal

Obangame Express brings a multinational approach to security in African waters

Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Ryan Altizer points out a potential surface contact to Master-at-Arms 1st Class Rachael Crawford, both assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron Three, while entering the Port of Dakar, Senegal, aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams during exercise Obangame Express 2022, March 17, 2022. Obangame Express 2022 is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation and increase maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea and West Africa coastal regions.

Photo by: Petty Officer 1st Class Fred Gray, Atlantic Ocean

African Land Forces Summit: going farther together

Gen. James C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, answers a question following remarks at the African Land Forces Summit on Mar. 22, 2022 at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia. Gen. McConville gave remarks about the role of the non-commissioned officer as a critical component to the success of the U.S. Army.