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Academics Gather to Offer Opinions and Recommendations with U.S. Africa Command

12:00 AM6/18/2008

More than 40 recognized academics gathered at the National Conference Center in Landsdowne, Virginia June 9-11 for an Academic Symposium, which introduced the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) to the broader U.S. academic community and provided a forum

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African Union Communications Capability Strengthened Through AFRICOM Training

12:00 AM6/18/2008

Eight African Union technicians and military personnel were awarded certificates on June 13, 2008 for their successful completion of an advanced training class on a communications system called the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite

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Dallas, Cape Verde Complete First-Ever Law Enforcement Mission

12:00 AM6/17/2008

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas concluded a groundbreaking law enforcement mission on June 17, marking the first time a foreign law enforcement detachment conducted patrols and interdiction operations from a U.S. military ship in Western Africa.

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Soldiers with Armed Forces of Liberia to be Honored in Graduation Ceremony

12:00 AM6/16/2008

More than 200 soldiers with the Armed Forces of Liberia successfully completed a month-long training course required for advancement to the rank of sergeant. A graduation ceremony was scheduled for June 20, 2008 to honor their achievements,

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AFRICOM Leader Visits Spain, Portugal; Looks Forward to Future Cooperation

12:00 AM6/13/2008

Army General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, met with Spanish and Portuguese leaders during a multi-day visit to both countries June 9-12, 2008.

The visit was the first that Ward had made to either

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Cape Verde School Receives Fresh Coat of Paint by U.S. Coast Guard Members

12:00 AM6/11/2008

U.S. Coast Guard crew members helped repaint an elementary school in Mindelo, Cape Verde, on June 6, 2008. The project was one of a series of activities scheduled in the area, as part of the U.S. Navy's Africa Partnership Station, whose

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POLICY STATEMENT: U.S. Urges Eritrea and Djibouti to Withdraw Troops from Border

12:00 AM6/11/2008

The following is a press statement released by the Department of State on June 11, 2008:

The United States condemns Eritrea's military aggression against Djibouti in the vicinity of the border between the two countries at Ras

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Ghanaian Soldier, Airmen Visit United States to Observe National Guard Training

12:00 AM6/10/2008

One soldier and two airmen with the Ghana Armed Forces are at Camp Grafton Training Center in Devils Lake, North Dakota, observing U.S. engineer instruction and shadowing U.S. aviation soldiers who are conducting annual training.
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Joint Service Members Repair Djibouti School

12:00 AM6/9/2008

U.S. service members with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) made repairs at a local school near Djibouti on May 31, 2008, to improve conditions for teachers and students and allow a greater number of children to receive an

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U.S. Sailors Improve Seychelles Rehabilitation Center

12:00 AM6/9/2008

U.S. Navy sailors refurbished a local rehabilitation center in Victoria, Seychelles, as part of a two-day community relations project on May 19-20, 2008.

The Seychelles Rehabilitation Center offers disabled residents a variety of

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A Better Africa for Africans Is Goal of U.S. Policy

12:00 AM6/6/2008

The ultimate goal of U.S. foreign policy in Africa is to create a better environment for Africans and better prospects for their future, and not to compete with China for influence.

Summing up U.S. policy toward China and its

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School dedication celebrates Ethiopian, U.S. partnership

12:00 AM6/5/2008

Residents of Kelami, Ethiopia gathered with U.S. service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) June 5, 2008 to dedicate the newly-constructed Kelami Primary School facilities.

Civil engineers from

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Deputy Moeller Speaks on Future of AFRICOM

12:00 AM6/5/2008

As the U.S. Africa Command continues to develop its organizational structure, a primary focus is to ensure a smooth transition of programs and activities to AFRICOM from the European, Central, and Pacific Commands.

This message was

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U.S. and Ghanaian Service Members Celebrate Opening of Medical Clinic

12:00 AM6/4/2008

A newly built medical facility in a small village near Accra, Ghana, is helping to advance healthcare in the area and strengthen the partnership between the U.S. and Ghana. U.S. Navy Seabees and local residents celebrated the opening of this

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Gates Discusses AFRICOM, Security Cooperation at Security Summit in Asia

12:00 AM6/1/2008

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates wrapped up the Asia Security Summit on June 1, 2008, expressing confidence in strides being made and sharing insights about topics ranging from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to China's military buildup to

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AFRICOM's Senior Enlisted Member Visits Armed Forces of Liberia

12:00 AM6/1/2008

U.S. Africa Command's senior enlisted member, Command Sergeant Major Mark S. Ripka, conducted a weeklong visit to Liberia May21-28, 2008, to work with the international team helping to create the new Armed Forces of Liberia following the West

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General Ward Honors Memorial Day at North Africa American Cemetery

12:00 AM5/29/2008

General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and 20 members from Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe (CNE) Band's Ceremonial Unit commemorated the 63rd anniversary of Memorial Day at the North Africa American Cemetery and

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sets Sail for Visit to West Africa, Mediterranean and Black Sea

12:00 AM5/27/2008

The Coast Guard Cutter Dallas departed Charleston, South Carolina, on Sunday, May 25, 2008, for a four-and-a-half month deployment to conduct maritime safety and security exchanges with countries along the central and west coasts of Africa, the

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U.S. Congratulates African Union on its 45th Anniversary

12:00 AM5/25/2008

Press Statement
Tom Casey
Washington, DC

The United States congratulates the African Union (AU) on the 45th anniversary of its establishment.

On May 25, 1963, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) was

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U.S. Service Members Assist Fire Victims in Ethiopia

12:00 AM5/24/2008

Personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia and service members deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) distributed new sleeping bags and pillows on May 20, 2008, to hundreds of residents of the Sidist Kilo neighborhood who

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