Ward in Rwanda: Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda
12:00 AM4/23/2009
General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, reaffirmed the command's commitment to partnering with the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) to help promote stability and security in the region.
A U.S. Africa Command delegation led by General William E. Ward met with Rwandan defense leaders and watched displays of Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) capabilities during a two-day visit April 20-21, 2009.
Africa Command Deputy Meets Nigerian Leadership, Speaks on Security Reform at ECOWAS Conference
12:00 AM4/22/2009
U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates, met with senior Nigerian government officials and spoke to West African military professional about the U.S. role in support of security sector reform during two days of
Nigeria Conference Looks at ECOWAS Security Sector Reform; Africa Command Deputy Attends
12:00 AM4/21/2009
ABUJA, Nigeria - ECOWAS, the 15-nation Economic Community of West African states, plays an important role in regional security, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Robin Renee Sanders told reporters April 20, 2009, on the first day of a Security Sector
Hostage Captain was in 'Imminent Danger' at Time of Rescue
12:00 AM4/13/2009
(Editor's note: This article is republished from the American Forces Press Service. U.S. Africa Command did not have direct involvement in the rescue operations.)
The captain of the Maersk-Alabama cargo ship held hostage by pirates
(Editor's Note: This article by the Office of the Secretary of Defense is republished on the U.S. Africa Command website to promote public understanding of piracy in Africa.)
Pirates still hold the captain of the Maersk Alabama on
During April, the "Month of the Military Child," I ask you to pay special attention to our most precious members of our community -- our children who provide unconditional love and support to our military/civilian
U.S. Africa Command, Air Forces Africa Share Ideas at Air University
12:00 AM4/6/2009
Air University, U.S. Africa Command and the 17th Air Force kicked off a symposium March 31, 2009 to foster recommendations for the U.S. Air Force's involvement in U.S. Africa Command.
Yates Discusses African Union, Africa Command Partnership During VOA Interview
12:00 AM4/1/2009
U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy praised the accomplishments of the African Union in promoting peace and stability during a media interview at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, March 25, 2009.
U.S. to Run for Election to the UN Human Rights Council
12:00 AM4/1/2009
(Editor's note: The following press release by the U.S. Department of State is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in supporting U.S.
Protecting Fishing Part of Maritime Security, Africa Command Deputy Says
12:00 AM3/30/2009
Meeting with Ghanaian fishermen and West African navy personnel, U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador Mary C. Yates, stressed that maritime security includes protecting fishing grounds and building partnerships between militaries
(Editor's note: The following statement by the U.S. Department of State is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role to the State Department in
Africom Commander Describes Conditions for U.S. Involvement
12:00 AM3/18/2009
U.S. Africa Command will intervene in conflicts on the continent only after warring countries have shown a political will to reconcile, the Africom commander told a congressional panel March 18, 2009.
Africa is on a positive course in reducing conflict, building democratic institutions, and promoting sustainable livelihood for its people, said General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, as he explained the command's role in
Ambassador Yates: Africa Command Plays Supporting Role to Development Agencies' Work in Africa
12:00 AM3/16/2009
U.S. Africa Command plays a supporting role to U.S. and international development efforts in Africa and must take its cue from the U.S. Agency for International Development "to do what we can to help where we are asked," said Ambassador Mary Carlin
Africa Command's Ambassador Yates Meets Belgian Defense Officials
12:00 AM3/16/2009
U.S. Africa Command's civilian deputy, Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates, met with Belgian defense officials to discuss U.S. AFRICOM activities during an official visit to Brussels, March 12-13, 2009.
Africa Endeavor Planning Conference Offers African Nations Opportunity for Open Dialogue
12:00 AM3/16/2009
At a planning conference for U.S. Africa Command exercise Africa Endeavor, March 13, 2009 in Douala, Cameroon, participants from 25 African nations had the opportunity to share lessons learned in command and control (C2) from their operational
Upcoming Symposium Addresses Air Domain, Safety in Africa
12:00 AM3/16/2009
(Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles by Air University Public Affairs about the upcoming U.S. Africa Command Symposium, to be held at Air University, concerning the U.S. Air Force's role in Africa.)
Cameroon Planning Conference Sets Stage for Africa Endeavor 09
12:00 AM3/12/2009
Delegates from 25 African states participated in a mid-planning conference in Douala, Cameroon, March 11, 2009 for U.S. Africa Command exercise Africa Endeavor. This is the second round in a series of plenary conferences.
Kenya Accepts Seven Alleged Pirates from U.S. Navy for Trial
12:00 AM3/9/2009
(Editor's note: The piracy suspects were not in U.S. Africa Command custody during the transfer process. This article by the U.S. Department of State is republished to promote public understanding of U.S. policy with regard to piracy off the