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AFRICOM Denies Press Report that U.S. Troops on Alert for Nigeria

AFRICOM Denies Press Report that U.S. Troops on Alert for Nigeria AFRICOM Denies Press Report that U.S. Troops on Alert for Nigeria
12:00 AM3/19/2010
The United States is not preparing for any possible intervention in Nigeria, as was erroneously reported in the Nigerian Compass newspaper, a spokesman for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said March 19, 2010.

"I have seen the news
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No U.S. Desire to "Americanize" Somali Peace Process

No U.S. Desire to "Americanize" Somali Peace Process No U.S. Desire to "Americanize" Somali Peace Process
12:00 AM3/15/2010
AFRICOM PAO note: The following article, by the U.S. Department of State, is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports
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National Guard Program Boosts Africa Command

National Guard Program Boosts Africa Command National Guard Program Boosts Africa Command
12:00 AM3/11/2010
The National Guard's State Partnership Program is a superb tool for U.S. Africa Command, General William E. Ward told a congressional committee March 9, 2010.

"The benefits ... are many and impressive," said Ward, commander of U.S.
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U.S. Africa Command Assists Security, Stability Efforts

U.S. Africa Command Assists Security, Stability Efforts U.S. Africa Command Assists Security, Stability Efforts
12:00 AM3/10/2010
The Africa Partnership Station, a U.S.-led response to requests by African nations for maritime training, is now in its fifth deployment as it expands its scope along the African coastline, the commander of U.S. Africa Command said today.  Read more
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PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Officials Discuss Somalia Issues

PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Officials Discuss Somalia Issues PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Officials Discuss Somalia Issues
12:00 AM3/5/2010
U.S. military support to international efforts in Somalia was discussed during a media roundtable March 4, 2010, in Brussels, Belgium, with two senior members of the U.S. Africa Command staff who were visiting representatives of the European
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Carson, U.S. Envoy for Africa, Reviews Success Stories, U.S. Policy Across Region

Carson, U.S. Envoy for Africa, Reviews Success Stories, U.S. Policy Across Region Carson, U.S. Envoy for Africa, Reviews Success Stories, U.S. Policy Across Region
12:00 AM3/5/2010
AFRICOM PAO note: The following article, by the U.S. Department of State, is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports
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Author, Economist Speaks to Africa Command Staff on African Security, Politics, and Development

Author, Economist Speaks to Africa Command Staff on African Security, Politics, and Development Author, Economist Speaks to Africa Command Staff on African Security, Politics, and Development
12:00 AM3/4/2010
Too much early focus on political development and not enough on economic development is hindering the ability of post-conflict African nations to recover from years of war and violence, said Dr. Paul Collier, a widely respected author and Oxford
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Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters

Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters Ghanaian Delegation Gets Inside Look at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters
12:00 AM2/26/2010
A delegation of media representatives from Ghana visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters as part of an orientation program to offer an in-depth look at the command's mission, February 22-26, 2010.

The group consisted of
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DASD Huddleston Visit to 17 AF Highlights Progress, Innovation

DASD Huddleston Visit to 17 AF Highlights Progress, Innovation DASD Huddleston Visit to 17 AF Highlights Progress, Innovation
12:00 AM2/26/2010
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Vicki Huddleston visited 17th Air Force February 24, 2010, to get a first-hand look at the air component’s programs and objectives in support of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). A career
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All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team

All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team All-hands Honors Hard Work of AFRICOM Team
12:00 AM2/25/2010
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, held a meeting with command staff members February 25, 2010, at the Kelley gym.

Awards and thanks were given at the start of the all-hands meeting to honor those who
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State's Carson Urges Nigerian Election Reform, Credible 2011 Vote

State's Carson Urges Nigerian Election Reform, Credible 2011 Vote State's Carson Urges Nigerian Election Reform, Credible 2011 Vote
12:00 AM2/24/2010
Editor's note: The following article, by the U.S. Department of State, is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies
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Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission

Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission
12:00 AM2/12/2010
The United States military is seeking ways to support the African Union and the AU's Peace and Security Commission, U.S. General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) said in a Voice of America interview February 9,
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Ward Speaks of 'Wonderful Opportunity' In the Horn of Africa

Ward Speaks of 'Wonderful Opportunity' In the Horn of Africa Ward Speaks of 'Wonderful Opportunity' In the Horn of Africa
12:00 AM2/11/2010
U.S. Army General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, visited Camp Lemonnier where he met with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa leadership, led an all-hands call, and presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new
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AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference

AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference AFRICOM Humanitarian, Health Conference
12:00 AM2/9/2010
Education was the focus at a Humanitarian and Health Activities Conference held February 1-5, 2010, in Arusha, Tanzania.

Hosted by U.S. Africa Command's Humanitarian and Health Activities Branch (HHA), the event gathered
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General Receives Trumpet Award for Inspiring Others

General Receives Trumpet Award for Inspiring Others General Receives Trumpet Award for Inspiring Others
12:00 AM2/4/2010
General William E. Ward, commander, U.S. Africa Command, became a Trumpet Award recipient, January 30, 2010, during the 18th Annual Trumpet Awards, for his ability to inspire others through his extensive military career.

"It is a
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POLICY STATEMENT: Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU

POLICY STATEMENT: Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU POLICY STATEMENT: Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU
12:00 AM2/3/2010
AFRICOM PAO Note: The following press statement was released by the Department of State on February 2, 2010. It is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S.
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Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint

Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint Western Nations Urge Nigeria to Exercise Restraint
12:00 AM2/1/2010
AFRICOM PAO note: The following article by the U.S. Department of State is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies
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Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar

Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar
12:00 AM1/21/2010
Drug trafficking threatens global security and requires international and regional cooperation, U.S. Africa Command's General William E. Ward told attendees from 66 nations at the start of a January 20-29, 2010 conference on
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U.S. Special Envoy Gration Expresses Optimism on Sudan

U.S. Special Envoy Gration Expresses Optimism on Sudan U.S. Special Envoy Gration Expresses Optimism on Sudan
12:00 AM1/13/2010
AFRICOM PAO note: The following article, by the U.S. Department of State, is provided for public awareness of U.S. policy in Africa. As a military organization, U.S. Africa Command does not lead U.S. foreign policy but instead supports policies
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Members Deliver School Supplies

Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Members Deliver School Supplies Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Members Deliver School Supplies
12:00 AM1/12/2010
Service members from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, a component of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivered 1,000 packets of school supplies to children of the Rukuini Primary and Secondary schools in Eldoret, Kenya, January 7,
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