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U.S. Africa Command airstrike targets ISIS-Libya

U.S. Africa Command airstrike targets ISIS-Libya U.S. Africa Command airstrike targets ISIS-Libya
6:30 PM9/30/2019
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Libya terrorists in southern Libya, on Sept. 29, 2019.
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U.S., Federal Government of Somalia respond to al-Shabaab attack

U.S., Federal Government of Somalia respond to al-Shabaab attack U.S., Federal Government of Somalia respond to al-Shabaab attack
6:00 PM9/30/2019
No U.S. or partner force personnel were injured after al-Shabaab militants conducted a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device attack at Baledogle Military Airfield complex in Baledogle, Somalia, on Sept. 30, 2019.
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U.S. Africa Command airstrike targets ISIS-Libya

U.S. Africa Command airstrike targets ISIS-Libya U.S. Africa Command airstrike targets ISIS-Libya
4:09 PM9/27/2019
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Libya terrorists in southwest Libya, on Sept. 26, 2019.
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AFRICOM hosts a reception for the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany

AFRICOM hosts a reception for the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany AFRICOM hosts a reception for the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany
1:58 PM9/27/2019
The commander of U.S. Africa Command hosted a reception for influential members of the local community in Stuttgart, Germany, Sept. 24, 2019.
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U.S. Africa Command airstrike targets terrorist fighters

U.S. Africa Command airstrike targets terrorist fighters U.S. Africa Command airstrike targets terrorist fighters
8:33 AM9/25/2019
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Libya terrorists in the vicinity of Murzuq, Libya, on Sept. 24, 2019.
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U.S. Africa Command targets terrorist fighters with airstrike

U.S. Africa Command targets terrorist fighters with airstrike U.S. Africa Command targets terrorist fighters with airstrike
2:56 PM9/20/2019
In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Libya terrorists in the vicinity of Murzuq, Libya, on Sept. 19, 2019.
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AFRICOM Commander Visits West Africa

AFRICOM Commander Visits West Africa AFRICOM Commander Visits West Africa
1:24 PM9/20/2019
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command visited Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Sept. 16-19, 2019 marking his first trip to West Africa since taking command in July.
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Commander Visits Niger, Assesses Security Situation

Commander Visits Niger, Assesses Security Situation Commander Visits Niger, Assesses Security Situation
12:00 AM9/19/2019
General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, culminated his multi-country West Africa regional visit in Niger, where he met with President Mahamadou Issoufou, senior Nigerien military officers, and deployed U.S. troops, Sept. 18-19.
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Commander Reinforces U.S. Commitment and Support to Burkina Faso

Commander Reinforces U.S. Commitment and Support to Burkina Faso Commander Reinforces U.S. Commitment and Support to Burkina Faso
12:00 AM9/18/2019
General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, met with President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré and several other Burkinabe and allied military leaders as part of a larger West Africa regional visit, Sept. 17.
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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
8:46 PM9/17/2019
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S Africa Command conducted an airstrike on al-Shabaab insurgents after they attacked a Somali patrol northwest of Kismayo, Lower Juba Province, Somalia, on Sept. 17, 2019.
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AFRICOM hosts Infectious Disease Strategic Planning Workshop

AFRICOM hosts Infectious Disease Strategic Planning Workshop AFRICOM hosts Infectious Disease Strategic Planning Workshop
10:41 AM9/17/2019
The AFRICOM Office of the Command Surgeon invited various U.S. agencies to participate in the first ever Infectious Disease Strategic Planning Workshop on Patch Barracks, in Stuttgart, Germany, from Sept. 4-6, 2019.
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AFRICOM Commander Visits Mali as Part of Regional Visit

AFRICOM Commander Visits Mali as Part of Regional Visit AFRICOM Commander Visits Mali as Part of Regional Visit
12:00 AM9/17/2019
General Stephen Townsend, Commander, U.S Africa Command, initiated his first multi-country regional visit to West Africa beginning with the Republic of Mali, Sept. 16.
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Secretary of Defense Meets with AFRICOM Leadership

Secretary of Defense Meets with AFRICOM Leadership Secretary of Defense Meets with AFRICOM Leadership
9:21 AM9/6/2019
U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper visited U.S. Africa Command Sep. 5, 2019, in Stuttgart, Germany to meet with command leadership and better understand the command’s efforts and operations in Africa.
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U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab terrorist with airstrike

U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab terrorist with airstrike U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab terrorist with airstrike
3:43 PM9/3/2019
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab terrorist in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on Sept. 3, 2019.
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AFRICOM Commander visits U.S. Embassy Tunis, Armed Forces in Tunisia

AFRICOM Commander visits U.S. Embassy Tunis, Armed Forces in Tunisia AFRICOM Commander visits U.S. Embassy Tunis, Armed Forces in Tunisia
3:00 PM8/30/2019
The commander, U.S. Africa Command visited the U.S. Embassy Tunis, saw U.S. and Tunisian security cooperation locations and support, as well as met with senior Tunisia Ministry of Defense service chiefs and officials Aug. 26-28.
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US Air Forces Africa builds partnerships through APF Kenya

US Air Forces Africa builds partnerships through APF Kenya US Air Forces Africa builds partnerships through APF Kenya
9:57 AM8/29/2019
Approximately 120 air force delegates from the U.S., Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania and Uganda came together for a week of knowledge sharing on personnel recovery topics for this iteration of African Partnership Flight Kenya 2019 held at Laikipia Air Base, Kenya, Aug. 20 - 24.
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Congressional Delegation visits U.S. Africa Command

Congressional Delegation visits U.S. Africa Command Congressional Delegation visits U.S. Africa Command
10:33 AM8/28/2019
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Congresswoman Waters visits U.S. Africa Command

Congresswoman Waters visits U.S. Africa Command Congresswoman Waters visits U.S. Africa Command
9:58 AM8/28/2019
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Commander, Ambassador Meet with Libyan PM

Commander, Ambassador Meet with Libyan PM Commander, Ambassador Meet with Libyan PM
7:19 PM8/27/2019
The new commander of U.S. Africa Command, Gen. Stephen Townsend, traveled to Tunis, Tunisia on Aug. 26, for meetings focused on U.S.-Tunisian bilateral security and on U.S. security interests in neighboring Libya.
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African Partners Collaborate at Senior Leader Communications Symposium, Africa Endeavor

African Partners Collaborate at Senior Leader Communications Symposium, Africa Endeavor African Partners Collaborate at Senior Leader Communications Symposium, Africa Endeavor
2:24 PM8/26/2019
The Ghana Armed Forces and U.S. Africa Command co-hosted the 14th annual Senior Leader Communications Symposium and Technology Exposition, Africa Endeavor, Aug. 18-23.
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