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European Union Director of Military Staff Visits AFRICOM

European Union Director of Military Staff Visits AFRICOM European Union Director of Military Staff Visits AFRICOM
12:27 PM8/28/2017
A top European Union military leader visited Headquarters, U.S. Africa Command, in Stuttgart, Germany, to discuss ways to further strengthen the strategic relationship between the two entities, Aug. 24.
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Africa Endeavor 2017 Concludes in Malawi

Africa Endeavor 2017 Concludes in Malawi Africa Endeavor 2017 Concludes in Malawi
4:54 PM8/26/2017
U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Malawi Defence Force, held a closing ceremony to mark the conclusion of Africa Endeavor 2017, in the auditorium of the Bingu Wa Mutharika International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, Malawi Aug. 25.
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Civilian casualty allegations in Somalia

Civilian casualty allegations in Somalia Civilian casualty allegations in Somalia
6:57 PM8/25/2017
We are aware of the civilian casualty allegations near Bariire, Somalia. We take any allegations of civilian casualties seriously, and per standard, we are conducting an assessment into the situation to determine the facts on the ground.
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Women, Peace & Security: Greater Inclusion of Women at Africa Endeavor 2017

Women, Peace & Security: Greater Inclusion of Women at Africa Endeavor 2017 Women, Peace & Security: Greater Inclusion of Women at Africa Endeavor 2017
12:59 PM8/25/2017
Of the more than 40 African partner nations to attend Africa Endeavor 2017, 16 sent female participants, marking the largest number of female participants since the start of the event in 2006.
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Law Enforcement Panel Takes Center Stage at Africa Endeavor 2017

Law Enforcement Panel Takes Center Stage at Africa Endeavor 2017 Law Enforcement Panel Takes Center Stage at Africa Endeavor 2017
12:37 PM8/23/2017
Professionals from multiple international law enforcement agencies engaged in the first-ever law enforcement panel session as part of the 12th annual Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) Leader Symposium in Lilongwe, Malawi Aug. 22, 2017.
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Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi

Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi
1:40 PM8/21/2017
The Malawi Defense Force, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command is hosting representatives from more than 40 nations from across Africa, Europe and the United States for the 12th annual Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) Leader Symposium here Aug. 21-25.
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AFRICOM Public Affairs team hosts exchange in Malawi

AFRICOM Public Affairs team hosts exchange in Malawi AFRICOM Public Affairs team hosts exchange in Malawi
4:44 PM8/19/2017
Members of U.S. Africa Command’s public affairs team gathered with public affairs officers from Malawi’s defense force and security sector to discuss public affairs best practices as part of Africa Endeavor 2017.
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U.S. conducts three strikes against al-Shabaab

U.S. conducts three strikes against al-Shabaab U.S. conducts three strikes against al-Shabaab
2:50 PM8/17/2017
From Aug. 16-17, 2017, the Department of Defense conducted a series of three precision airstrikes against al-Shabaab militants, killing seven fighters.
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U.S. strikes against al-Shabaab

U.S. strikes against al-Shabaab U.S. strikes against al-Shabaab
4:56 PM8/10/2017
On Aug. 10, 2017, the Department of Defense conducted two kinetic strikes against al-Shabaab militants.
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U.S. confirms strike against al-Shabaab’s Ali Jabal

U.S. confirms strike against al-Shabaab’s Ali Jabal U.S. confirms strike against al-Shabaab’s Ali Jabal
10:37 AM8/4/2017
On July 30, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Somalia local time, the Department of Defense conducted a successful kinetic strike near Tortoroow in southern Somalia, killing al-Shabaab’s Ali Muhammad Hussein, known as Ali Jabal.
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U.S. strike against al-Shabaab

U.S. strike against al-Shabaab U.S. strike against al-Shabaab
1:49 PM7/31/2017
On July 30, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Somalia local time working from actionable intelligence, the Department of Defense conducted a successful kinetic strike operation against an al-Shabaab Mogadishu Attack Network militant in Somalia, killing one fighter and with no civilian casualties.
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Marshall Center African students meet with AFRICOM staff during visit

Marshall Center African students meet with AFRICOM staff during visit Marshall Center African students meet with AFRICOM staff during visit
11:13 AM7/28/2017
Sixteen military and civilian leaders from 13 African countries met with U.S. Africa Command staff in Stuttgart, Germany July 26.
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U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute

U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute
1:40 PM7/19/2017
South African Army Brig. Gen. Gustav Lategan and Brig. Gen. William J.Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, places the final plaque on the pile of rocks signifying the pledge to train safely during Shared Accord 2017 at the South Africa Army Combat Training Center, July 17, 2017. SA17 is a Joint-Combined Command Post Exercise (CPX) and company field training exercise (FTX) focused on peace keeping operations designed to exercise participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union/United Nations mandated peace keeping operations.
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Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference
12:47 PM7/19/2017
Vice Adm. Michael Franken, Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, participates in a session during the OCP Policy Center’s African Peace and Security Annual Conference in Rabat, Morocco July 9-11, 2017.
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Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference
12:33 PM7/19/2017
Vice Adm. Michael Franken participated in the OCP Policy Center’s African Peace and Security Annual Conference in Rabat, Morocco July 9-11, 2017.
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Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity

Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity
10:43 PM7/14/2017
Africa Union hosts the Africa Logistics Forum - 2017, in conjunction with U.S Africa Command, at Plenary Hall, AU Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 25-27.
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AFRICOM hosts its first International Law Enforcement Panel

AFRICOM hosts its first International Law Enforcement Panel AFRICOM hosts its first International Law Enforcement Panel
4:41 PM7/14/2017
Engagement provides opportunity to understand how intergovernmental organizations coordinate law enforcement activities in Africa.
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Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting

Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting
4:17 PM7/13/2017
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Lehreitani, Chief of the Mauritanian AirForce, speaks with personnel from U.S. Africa Command and its components, during the annual Mauritanian Country Cooperation meeting held in Stuttgart, Germany July 11-12, 2017. The purpose of the country cooperation meeting is to coordinate defense planning efforts for the upcoming fiscal year and identify areas for future cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique J. Shelton RELEASED)
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Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting

Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting Mauritania military leaders participate in AFRICOM hosted country cooperation meeting
4:17 PM7/13/2017
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Lehreitani, Chief of the Mauritanian AirForce, speaks with personnel from U.S. Africa Command and its components, during the annual Mauritanian Country Cooperation meeting held in Stuttgart, Germany July 11-12, 2017. The purpose of the country cooperation meeting is to coordinate defense planning efforts for the upcoming fiscal year and identify areas for future cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique J. Shelton RELEASED)
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U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia

U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia
5:44 PM7/5/2017
On July 4, 2017 the Department of Defense conducted a successful collective self-defense strike operation against an al-Shabaab troop concentration.
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