U.S. military members stand at attention for the Zambian National Anthem in Lusaka, Zambia as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) event kicks off, April 8, 2024. The Zambian Defence Force invited U.S. military chaplains from the U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), U.S. Air Forces Africa (AFAF), North Carolina and New York Army National Guards to participate in a five-day SADC event in Lusaka, Zambia. The workshop aimed to enhance spiritual readiness for military personnel and their families, sharing best practices, and deepening relations with chaplains from Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a milestone in international cooperation and understanding. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ebony Neal)
U.S. Army Chaplain Karen Meeker, command chaplain for U.S. Africa Command presents the U.S. Africa Command pin to Protestant Chaplain General of the Zambian National Service, Brigadier General Henry Matifeyo in Lusaka, Zambia, April 8, 2024. The Zambian Defence Force invited U.S. military chaplains from the U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), U.S. Air Forces Africa (AFAF), North Carolina and New York Army National Guards to participate in a five-day Southern African Development Community event in Lusaka, Zambia. The workshop aimed to enhance spiritual readiness for military personnel and their families, sharing best practices, and deepening relations with chaplains from Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a milestone in international cooperation and understanding. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ebony Neal)
U.S. Army Chaplain Karen Meeker, command chaplain for U.S. Africa Command salutes to the Zambian Air Force Commander, Lieutenant General Nyone in Lusaka, Zambia, April 8, 2024. The Zambian Defence Force invited U.S. military chaplains from the U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), U.S. Air Forces Africa (AFAF), North Carolina and New York Army National Guards to participate in a five-day Southern African Development Community event in Lusaka, Zambia. The workshop aimed to enhance spiritual readiness for military personnel and their families, sharing best practices, and deepening relations with chaplains from Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a milestone in international cooperation and understanding. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ebony Neal)
Zambian Air Force Commander, Lieutenant General Nyone speaks to the group of military chaplains from around southern African and the United States in Lusaka, Zambia, April 8, 2024. The Zambian Defence Force invited U.S. military chaplains from the U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), U.S. Air Forces Africa (AFAF), North Carolina and New York Army National Guards to participate in a five-day Southern African Development Community event in Lusaka, Zambia. The workshop aimed to enhance spiritual readiness for military personnel and their families, sharing best practices, and deepening relations with chaplains from Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a milestone in international cooperation and understanding. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ebony Neal)
Zambian Air Force Commander, Lieutenant General Nyone speaks to the group of military chaplains from around southern African and the United States in Lusaka, Zambia, April 8, 2024. The Zambian Defence Force invited U.S. military chaplains from the U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), U.S. Air Forces Africa (AFAF), North Carolina and New York Army National Guards to participate in a five-day Southern African Development Community event in Lusaka, Zambia. The workshop aimed to enhance spiritual readiness for military personnel and their families, sharing best practices, and deepening relations with chaplains from Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, and Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a milestone in international cooperation and understanding. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ebony Neal)
US and Southern African Chaplains Forge Bonds of Cooperation in Zambia
11:51 AM4/15/2024
Zambian Defense Force (ZDF) welcomed the participation in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) event of U.S. military chaplains from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), US Air Forces Africa (AFAF), North Carolina Army National Guard, and New York Army National Guard, April 6-13, 2024.
Washington –U.S. Africa Command commander, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, wrapped up his annual posture statement to Congress with a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee March 21.
Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
11:50 AM3/12/2024
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against the al-Shabaab terrorist group on Mar. 10.
U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
3:21 PM3/4/2024
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense against the al Shabaab terrorist group on Mar. 2.
Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government
of Somalia
10:29 AM2/14/2024
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command
conducted a collective self-defense airstrike with five engagements against
the al Shabaab terrorist group on Feb. 9.
U.S., Tunisian Leaders Meet to Foster Bilateral Security Cooperation
3:04 PM2/13/2024
U.S. and Tunisian officials met Friday in Tunis to review our two nations' important, longstanding defense and security partnerships, including countering terrorist threats and to discuss upcoming joint activities and areas for future cooperation, including further U.S. support for Tunisia’s work as a regional provider of security expertise.
USAFRICOM’s Ambassador Scott visits Tanzania to meet leaders, talk maritime security
1:47 PM1/30/2024
Ambassador Robert Scott, representing the U.S. Africa Command as the Deputy for Civil-Military Engagement, conducted a diplomatic visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from January 21 to 25. His agenda included bilateral meetings with Tanzanian officials and participation in a maritime security seminar.
USAFRICOM’s Ambassador Scott visits Tanzania to meet leaders, talk maritime security
1:47 PM1/30/2024
Ambassador Robert Scott, representing the U.S. Africa Command as the Deputy for Civil-Military Engagement, conducted a diplomatic visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from January 21 to 25. His agenda included bilateral meetings with Tanzanian officials and participation in a maritime security seminar.
USAFRICOM’s Ambassador Scott visits Tanzania to meet leaders, talk maritime security
1:47 PM1/30/2024
Ambassador Robert Scott, representing the U.S. Africa Command as the Deputy for Civil-Military Engagement, conducted a diplomatic visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from January 21 to 25. His agenda included bilateral meetings with Tanzanian officials and participation in a maritime security seminar.
USAFRICOM’s Ambassador Scott visits Tanzania to meet leaders, talk maritime security
1:39 PM1/30/2024
Ambassador Robert Scott, representing the U.S. Africa Command as the Deputy for Civil-Military Engagement, conducted a diplomatic visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from January 21 to 25. His agenda included bilateral meetings with Tanzanian officials and participation in a maritime security seminar.
Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al Shabaab
2:44 PM1/26/2024
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike with three engagements against the al Shabaab terrorist group on Jan. 24.
USAFRICOM Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader visit Somalia
3:05 PM1/25/2024
Marine Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, held a meeting with key leaders of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) at the ATMIS Headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, January 24, 2024. After the meeting, troops from the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) presented Langley with a rifle presentation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)
USAFRICOM Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader visit Somalia
2:54 PM1/25/2024
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, along with Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, the command's senior enlisted leader, undertook a strategic visit to Mogadishu, Somalia
USAFRICOM Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader visit Kenya
2:54 PM1/25/2024
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, along with Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, the command's senior enlisted leader, undertook a strategic visit to Nairobi, Kenya
USAFRICOM Commander and Senior Enlisted Leader visit Kenya
2:54 PM1/25/2024
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, along with Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, the command's senior enlisted leader, undertook a strategic visit to Nairobi, Kenya