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AFRICOM commander, Langley, key leaders visit eastern Africa

AFRICOM commander, Langley, key leaders visit eastern Africa

AFRICOM commander, Langley, key leaders visit eastern Africa

3:18 PM12/5/2024

STUTTGART, Germany --- U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, alongside AFRICOM’s U.S. Agency for International Development Senior Development Advisor, Maura Barry Boyle; USMC Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, command senior enlisted leader; and senior support staff traveled to the continent of Africa’s eastern region Nov. 21-28 to meet with various military, civil, and government partners in Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya. This visit focused on engaging strategic and interagency partners, and civil society organizations about topics geared toward addressing challenges, opportunities and threats that impact regional stability.

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U.S. donates $9 million in weapons, equipment to support the Somali National Army

U.S. donates $9 million in weapons, equipment to support the Somali National Army

U.S. donates $9 million in weapons, equipment to support the Somali National Army

12:00 AM1/8/2023

Aside from heavy weapons, equipment included support and construction vehicles, explosive ordinance disposal kits, medical supplies, and maintenance equipment for vehicles and weapons.

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U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams

U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams

U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams

10:17 AM10/21/2022

The effort adds a multi-pronged approach to supporting partners in Somalia against al-Shabaab – an approach that sends a signal to those conducting business with the terrorist group, and intends to hobble al-Shabaab’s ability to both economically exploit communities and conduct attacks against Somalia’s people.

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U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

12:00 AM5/10/2021

During these engagements, U.S. forces provided combat-oriented training and operational planning.

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Fallen Soldier memorialized at contingency locations

Fallen Soldier memorialized at contingency locations

Fallen Soldier memorialized at contingency locations

11:26 AM6/2/2020

On May 1 a grand-opening ceremony was held at Baledogle Military Airfield, Somalia, for the Henry Mayfield Jr. Dining Facility, and on May 21 the Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility at Manda Bay was officially renamed the Henry J. Mayfield Jr. Recreation Center.

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U.S. supports Somalia COVID-19 response with hospital bed donation

U.S. supports Somalia COVID-19 response with hospital bed donation

U.S. supports Somalia COVID-19 response with hospital bed donation

10:27 AM4/22/2020

These beds and accessories will be used in the ICU units of De Martino hospital and in isolation centers in Mogadishu and be distributed to newly established isolation centers in the regions helping medical personnel to provide life-saving care to their patients.

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AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

AFRICOM commander visits Kenya, Somalia, to emphasize partnership, security

12:00 AM2/14/2020

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a two-day trip to East Africa to personally assess the security situation at the Kenyan Defense Force installation at Manda Bay, Kenya, before continuing to Somalia to meet with senior Somali officials to discuss the impact of broader U.S. government programs taking place in Somalia

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U.S. conducts joint knowledge exchange with partners in Somalia

U.S. conducts joint knowledge exchange with partners in Somalia

U.S. conducts joint knowledge exchange with partners in Somalia

3:45 PM12/2/2019

U.S. service members in Somalia recently conducted a joint Tactical Casualty Combat Care information exchange and mass casualty exercise with neighboring Ugandan African Union Mission in Somalia soldiers.

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Commander's East Africa visit focuses on partnerships, building capacity, and creating opportunity

Commander's East Africa visit focuses on partnerships, building capacity, and creating opportunity

Commander's East Africa visit focuses on partnerships, building capacity, and creating opportunity

1:49 PM11/8/2019

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), visited Djibouti, Somalia and Ethiopia Nov. 4-7 to engage with key partners on the long-term stability in East Africa, oversee the multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express and recognize U.S. service members in the region.

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New AFRICOM Commander Visits Somalia

New AFRICOM Commander Visits Somalia

New AFRICOM Commander Visits Somalia

10:25 PM8/7/2019

The commander of U.S. Africa Command visited Somalia on August 7 as part of his first trip to the African continent since taking command on July 26.

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AFRICOM, Mission Somalia leaders discuss progress and partnership with Somali leadership

AFRICOM, Mission Somalia leaders discuss progress and partnership with Somali leadership

AFRICOM, Mission Somalia leaders discuss progress and partnership with Somali leadership

4:25 PM6/13/2019

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto met with Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire and other key Somali leaders during a visit to Mogadishu, Somalia, June 11.

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East Africa DMI Conference: Information Sharing Through Lasting Relationships

East Africa DMI Conference: Information Sharing Through Lasting Relationships

East Africa DMI Conference: Information Sharing Through Lasting Relationships

8:46 AM4/23/2019

Senior military intelligence officials from East Africa, Europe, the U.S., Canada, and representatives from the African Union Mission to Somalia met during the annual East Africa Directors of Military Intelligence Conference here April 3-4. The conference, hosted by the AFRICOM Intelligence Directorate (J2), is aimed at developing military intelligence relationships, addressing common regional challenges, and defining a shared way forward to address the most pressing issues..

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Gen. Waldhauser, Amb. Yamamoto meet with Somali leaders

Gen. Waldhauser, Amb. Yamamoto meet with Somali leaders

Gen. Waldhauser, Amb. Yamamoto meet with Somali leaders

2:15 PM3/20/2019

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto met with senior Somali officials during a visit to Mogadishu, Somalia, March 20, 2019.

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Africa Data Sharing Network information exchange prepares Djiboutian soldiers for deployment to Somalia

Africa Data Sharing Network information exchange prepares Djiboutian soldiers for deployment to Somalia

Africa Data Sharing Network information exchange prepares Djiboutian soldiers for deployment to Somalia

8:49 AM1/4/2019

U.S. Army Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa held an Africa Data Sharing Network, version two, information exchange with Djibouti Armed Forces soldiers Dec. 26, 2018.

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Commander of United States Africa Command Visits Somalia

Commander of United States Africa Command Visits Somalia

Commander of United States Africa Command Visits Somalia

7:13 PM11/27/2018

AFRICOM Commanding General met with senior government officials during a visit to Somalia, Nov. 27, 2018.

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Second iteration of U.S.-Led, Somalia Train and Equip mission ends

Second iteration of U.S.-Led, Somalia Train and Equip mission ends

Second iteration of U.S.-Led, Somalia Train and Equip mission ends

9:22 AM8/28/2018

Logistical training and equipment donations provide a means to enhance the SNA’s capability, contributing to regional stability.

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U.S. support to the Federal Government of Somalia continues to make a positive impact

U.S. support to the Federal Government of Somalia continues to make a positive impact

U.S. support to the Federal Government of Somalia continues to make a positive impact

10:34 AM12/27/2017

International participants met to set a course for the future of the Federal Government of Somalia’s national security architecture, one of the country’s primary commitments from the previous Somalia Security Conference, held in London this past May.

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Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:36 PM11/29/2017

The U.S. response to the challenges in Somalia has been to work with the Federal Government and the Federal Member state administrations, in coordination with the African Union, the United Nations, and other partners working toward a common goal: to support Somali-led efforts to stabilize and rebuild their country along democratic and federal lines.

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Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA

Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA

Massive attack in Mogadishu spurs quick-response support from CJTF-HOA

12:32 PM10/17/2017

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in coordination with the U.S. Mission to Somalia and U.S. Africa Command, a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft departed from the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) here, loaded with medical and recovery supplies in response to the terrorist attacks that killed and injured hundreds in Mogadishu on October 14.

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AFRICOM hosts East Africa media delegation

AFRICOM hosts East Africa media delegation

AFRICOM hosts East Africa media delegation

2:47 PM8/31/2017

Media representatives from Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Uganda participated in a media delegation visit hosted by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Aug. 28– Aug. 31, 2017, at Kelly Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany.

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