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U.S Africa Command joins U.S Government Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

U.S Africa Command joins U.S Government Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

U.S Africa Command joins U.S Government Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

9:13 PM3/24/2019

The President of the United States has directed the Department of Defense to support the international humanitarian relief effort in the Government of the Republic of Mozambique resulting from Cyclone Idai. At the direction of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Africa Command will respond to U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) requests for support and assistance in the flooded region.

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AFRICOM commander, Djiboutian CHOD observe Rapid Intervention Battalion

AFRICOM commander, Djiboutian CHOD observe Rapid Intervention Battalion

AFRICOM commander, Djiboutian CHOD observe Rapid Intervention Battalion

5:19 PM3/21/2019

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), met with senior Djiboutian officials, including Chief of Defense Gen. Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim, in order to discuss the growth and development of Djiboutian security forces March 21.

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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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U.S. Africa Command Statement on Amnesty International Report

U.S. Africa Command Statement on Amnesty International Report

U.S. Africa Command Statement on Amnesty International Report

3:54 PM3/19/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducts airstrikes to defend the people of Somalia against terrorism, and to assist the Federal Government of Somalia as it works to alleviate security challenges. Airstrikes are one component of our combined efforts to create a more secure region through assistance to Somali security forces to effectively target al-Shabaab to deny them the ability to build capacity and attack the people of Somalia.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

10:23 AM3/19/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to weaken al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Awdheegle, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia, on March 18, 2019.

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East Africa Response Force Deployed to Gabon

East Africa Response Force Deployed to Gabon

East Africa Response Force Deployed to Gabon

9:45 AM3/19/2019

AFRICOM executed ‘New Normal’ crisis management procedure.

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AFRICOM Commander Engages with African Leaders

AFRICOM Commander Engages with African Leaders

AFRICOM Commander Engages with African Leaders

10:38 AM3/18/2019

Twenty-one African defense Attachés discuss opportunities and challenges on the African continent

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Gambia trains on maritime clearing techniques as part of Obangame Express 2019

Gambia trains on maritime clearing techniques as part of Obangame Express 2019

Gambia trains on maritime clearing techniques as part of Obangame Express 2019

12:00 AM3/18/2019

Members of the Gambian navy conduct clearing techniques during a simulated drug smuggling and human trafficking scenario aboard the Gambia Navy’s patrol vessel, GNS Kunti Kinte during Exercise Obangame Express 2019 in Banjul, Gambia, March 18. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity.

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Obangame Express 2019 begins

Obangame Express 2019 begins

Obangame Express 2019 begins

12:00 AM3/18/2019

190318-N-RG482-0265 Military members from the Cameroonian Armed Forces participate in a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard a Nigerian training vessel during exercise Obangame Express 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria, March 18, 2019. Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity.

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Obangame Express 2019 Begins

Obangame Express 2019 Begins

Obangame Express 2019 Begins

12:00 AM3/15/2019

Specific skill sets exercised for OE19 include boarding techniques, search and rescue operations, medical casualty response, radio communication, and information management techniques.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

3:19 PM3/14/2019

U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in the vicinity of Malayle, Lower Juba Region, Somalia, on March 13, 2019, in support of the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

5:05 PM3/13/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to weaken al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Huley, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia, on March 12, 2019.

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U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab terrorists

U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab terrorists

U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab terrorists

4:46 PM3/12/2019

U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in the vicinity of Dara Salaam, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia, on March 11, 2019, in support of the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab.

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Gen. Joseph Votel, Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, and acting ASD for international security affiars Kathryn Wheelbarger at HASC hearing on U.S. military activities in the Middle East and Africa

Gen. Joseph Votel, Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, and acting ASD for international security affiars Kathryn Wheelbarger at HASC hearing on U.S. military activities in the Middle East and Africa

Gen. Joseph Votel, Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, and acting ASD for international security affiars Kathryn Wheelbarger at HASC hearing on U.S. military activities in the Middle East and Africa

9:27 AM3/11/2019

Full transcript of Posture Testimony to House Armed Service Committee March 7, 2019.

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U.S. Africa Command Director of Logistics discusses environment, role with transportation leaders at Scott AFB

U.S. Africa Command Director of Logistics discusses environment, role with transportation leaders at Scott AFB

U.S. Africa Command Director of Logistics discusses environment, role with transportation leaders at Scott AFB

9:49 AM3/4/2019

AFRICOM director of logistics met with Air Mobility Command, combatant command and logistics component leaders at Scott AFB Feb. 20; discusses logistical challenges across Africa and the importance of partnerships.

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U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab terrorists

U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab terrorists

U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab terrorists

4:25 PM3/1/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to weaken al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Hiran, Somalia, on Feb. 28, 2019.

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CJTF-HOA staff share weapons techniques

CJTF-HOA staff share weapons techniques

CJTF-HOA staff share weapons techniques

3:56 PM2/27/2019

ARTA, Djibouti – Joint personnel and eight foreign liaison officers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa participated in weapons familiarization at the Djibouti Range Complex, Arta, Djibouti, Feb. 16, 2019.

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U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab encampment

U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab encampment

U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab encampment

5:13 PM2/26/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces targeted al-Shabaab militants, in the vicinity of Shebeeley, Hiran Region, Somalia, on Feb. 25, 2019, to degrade its ability to plan and execute attacks against the Somali people.

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Accountability Colloquium VI

Accountability Colloquium VI

Accountability Colloquium VI

12:00 AM2/26/2019

A Social Media story for the Accountability Colloquium VI. Accountability Colloquium is an annual event hosted by United States Africa Command that seeks to create a collaborative forum for African legal professionals and military commanders to exchange information on topics related to African military operations.

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Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

6:26 PM2/25/2019

To support the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike approximately 23 miles east of Beledweyne, Hiran Region, Somalia, on Feb. 24, 2019.

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