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AFRICOM works with international partners to deliver critical supplies to East Africa

AFRICOM works with international partners to deliver critical supplies to East Africa AFRICOM works with international partners to deliver critical supplies to East Africa
3:21 PM6/26/2020
U.S. Africa Command partnered with the multinational Heavy Airlift Wing to deliver critical supplies to troops supporting East Africa operations this week as part of an effort to strengthen international logistics support in Africa.
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AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya

AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya
1:18 PM6/23/2020
U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland and Commander of U.S. Africa Command, General Stephen Townsend met with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj on June 22, 2020 in Zuwara, located in western Libya. The meeting was held to emphasize the U.S. position that peace in Libya must be achieved through the political process, not military means.
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AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya

AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya
1:16 PM6/23/2020
U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland and Commander of U.S. Africa Command, General Stephen Townsend met with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj on June 22, 2020 in Zuwara, located in western Libya. The meeting was held to emphasize the U.S. position that peace in Libya must be achieved through the political process, not military means.
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AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya

AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya
1:14 PM6/23/2020
U.S. Africa Command commander General Stephen J. Townsend accompanied U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland to a meeting with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj on June 22 in Zuwara, Libya. The meeting was held to emphasize the U.S. position that peace in Libya must be achieved through the political process, not military means.
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AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya

AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya AFRICOM supports Dept. of State meeting in Libya
1:11 PM6/23/2020
U.S. Africa Command commander General Stephen J. Townsend accompanied U.S. Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland to a meeting with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj on June 22 in Zuwara, Libya. The meeting was held to emphasize the U.S. position that peace in Libya must be achieved through the political process, not military means.
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AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders

AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders
11:18 AM6/12/2020
(from left) U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Larry André, met with Ismail Omar Guelleh, president of the Republic of Djibouti, and other senior leaders of the East Africa nation in early June. During the visit Townsend recognized Djibouti’s successful COVID-19 response and congratulated President Guelleh for his nation’s feat in containing the pandemic spread.
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AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA commanders meet with senior Djiboutian officials

AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA commanders meet with senior Djiboutian officials AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA commanders meet with senior Djiboutian officials
10:49 AM6/12/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), meet with U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Larry André; Djibouti Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf; Djibouti Minister of Defense, Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan; and Djibouti National Army Brig. Gen. Tahir Ali Mohamed, headquarters chief of staff of Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD), at Camp Lemonnier (CLDJ), Djibouti, June 8, 2020.
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AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA commanders meet with senior Djiboutian officials

AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA commanders meet with senior Djiboutian officials AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA commanders meet with senior Djiboutian officials
10:49 AM6/12/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), meet with U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Larry André; Djibouti Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf; Djibouti Minister of Defense, Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan; and Djibouti National Army Brig. Gen. Tahir Ali Mohamed, headquarters chief of staff of Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD), at Camp Lemonnier (CLDJ), Djibouti, June 8, 2020.
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AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA commanders meet with senior Djiboutian officials

AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA commanders meet with senior Djiboutian officials AFRICOM, CJTF-HOA commanders meet with senior Djiboutian officials
10:48 AM6/12/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and Maj. Gen. Lapthe C. Flora, commanding general, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), meet with U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Larry André; Djibouti Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf; Djibouti Minister of Defense, Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan; and Djibouti National Army Brig. Gen. Tahir Ali Mohamed, headquarters chief of staff of Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD), at Camp Lemonnier (CLDJ), Djibouti, June 8, 2020.
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AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders

AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders AFRICOM commander meets with Djiboutian leaders
2:17 PM6/11/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, met with Ismail Omar Guelleh, president of the Republic of Djibouti, and other senior leaders of the East African nation this week. This was Townsend’s first trip abroad since the coronavirus pandemic unfolded.
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AFRICOM raises visibility, launches updated, mobile-friendly website

AFRICOM raises visibility, launches updated, mobile-friendly website AFRICOM raises visibility, launches updated, mobile-friendly website
2:07 PM6/5/2020
Site supports multiple languages to address threats to African/U.S. interests, to include video captured by our pilots of Russian aircraft en route to Libya in May.
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AFRICOM commander reaffirms bilateral partnership with Tunisia

AFRICOM commander reaffirms bilateral partnership with Tunisia AFRICOM commander reaffirms bilateral partnership with Tunisia
8:41 PM5/29/2020
During a telephone call, the leaders discussed upcoming training and exercise opportunities as they reaffirmed the strong American-Tunisian bilateral partnership.
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Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:13 PM5/18/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in vicinity of Qunyo Barrow, Somalia, on May 17, 2020.
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AFRICOM Commander engages Senegal's Chief of Defense

AFRICOM Commander engages Senegal's Chief of Defense AFRICOM Commander engages Senegal's Chief of Defense
10:34 AM5/1/2020
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, spoke with Senegalese Chief of Defense, Air Force Lieutenant General Birame Diop, on Apr. 24 via telephone.
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DoD supports African partner nations in multiple ways

DoD supports African partner nations in multiple ways DoD supports African partner nations in multiple ways
12:00 AM5/1/2020
AFRICOM continues to work closely with African partners to for capacity-building programs, security assistance, military equipment sales, education and exercises.
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Area of Responsibility

Area of Responsibility Area of Responsibility
2:46 PM4/23/2020
What AFRICOM is doing throughout the region on a per-country basis
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Area of Responsibility

Area of Responsibility Area of Responsibility
2:42 PM4/23/2020
What AFRICOM is doing throughout the region on a per-country basis
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Military Presence

Military Presence Military Presence
7:51 AM4/22/2020
What AFRICOM is doing throughout the region on a per-country basis
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Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors

Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors
11:34 PM4/21/2020
More than 110 African participants from nearly 40 AU member militaries were represented at the 2020 Colloquium. Delegates from the British Army, AFRICOM headquarters and its component units, and the Legal Counsel from the African Union attended the event, with commanders and legal advisors discussing military-legal issues that arise in a wide variety of military operations.
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Press Release

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab Federal Government of Somalia, AFRICOM target al-Shabaab
12:00 AM4/7/2020
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Jilib, Somalia, on April 6, 2020.
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