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Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 to Enhance Maritime Security in East Africa
Article|Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 to Enhance Maritime Security in East Africa

Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and enabled by U.S. Sixth Fleet kicks off in Port Louis, Mauritius Feb. 2-12.
U.S.-Kenyan partnership advances security cooperation
Article|Thursday, January 29, 2026

U.S.-Kenyan partnership advances security cooperation

Members from U.S. Africa Command joined U.S. AFRICOM senior leadership, U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. AFRICOM; and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric Banfield, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. AFRICOM; U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau; Chargè d’Affaires Susan Burns; and Kenyan Defence and state officials at the construction site for a new runway expansion and airfield infrastructure project Jan. 29, 2026, in Manda Bay, Kenya. Fostered as an opportunity to further enhance counterterrorism and security cooperation efforts between the partner defense forces, this project also strengthens Kenyan military’s operational capacity, presence, and capability.
One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters
Article|Wednesday, January 28, 2026

One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric Banfield, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. AFRICOM, honored African peacekeepers and service members who gave their lives in the pursuit of peace, stability, and security across the continent during a wreath-laying ceremony at the African Union Memorial Wall, Jan. 28, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
A shared burden: African Lion 26 planning concludes, uniting NATO and African partners for regional security
Article|Tuesday, January 27, 2026

A shared burden: African Lion 26 planning concludes, uniting NATO and African partners for regional security

Service members from Tunisia, the United States, France and Italy met in Tunis Jan. 21-24 for the final planning event of the Tunisian portion of African Lion 2026. The exercise, led by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) on behalf of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to strengthen the collective security capabilities of the United States, African nations and global allies.
U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
Article|Sunday, January 25, 2026

U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo

A cross-functional team from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Jan. 20-23 to meet with leaders from the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) and explore ways to enhance security cooperation efforts.

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U.S.-Kenyan partnership advances security cooperation
U.S.-Kenyan partnership advances security cooperation
Multinational planners inject experimentation and innovation into African Lion 2026
Multinational planners inject experimentation and innovation into African Lion 2026
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One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters
One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters
One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters
One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters
One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters
One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters
One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters
One Mission, United by Partnership, Established by Sacrifice – AFRICOM Commander, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Lead Wreath Laying Ceremony at African Union Headquarters
U.S. Africa Command and United Kingdom Leaders Advance Security Cooperation
U.S. Africa Command and United Kingdom Leaders Advance Security Cooperation
U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo
Air Force Safety Officer Aids Ghanaian Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash
Air Force Safety Officer Aids Ghanaian Investigation After Fatal Helicopter Crash
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AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
AFRICOM delegation visits Côte d'Ivoire to deepen logistic cooperation
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships
Archbishop Broglio visits Djibouti to strengthen faith and partnerships

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