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Expanded Area of Eastern Africa is Beset with Famine

12:00 AM8/5/2011

Famine has reached new areas of Somalia, according to an August 3, 2011 analysis of conditions in the region, and food insecurity in other parts of the eastern African country will likely reach famine levels within the next six weeks.
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CJTF-HOA Partners with Djiboutian Health Officials for Remote Care

12:00 AM3/3/2011

Less than a mile from where the borders of Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia connect, a large crowd celebrated the opening of a much needed health clinic on February 26, 2011 in the tiny village of Guistir in the Ali Sabieh District of Djibouti. Read more

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Maritime Piracy Off Somali Coast a Global Problem

12:00 AM10/15/2010

Maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia is not just an African problem but a global challenge of worldwide concern, and the international community must step forward to help.

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United States to Strengthen Engagement with Puntland, Somaliland

12:00 AM9/28/2010

The United States will strengthen engagement with the governments of Puntland and Somaliland in Somalia as part of a two-track policy aimed at curbing the growth of terrorist extremism, but also to support the Transitional Federal Government, says

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AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life

12:00 AM8/26/2010

General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, was among senior U.S. officials who spoke out against the al-Shabaab terror bombing August 24, 2010, in Mogadishu, Somalia, that killed more than 30 people, including members of

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Ms. Bronwyn Bruton discusses "A New Approach" to Somalia

12:00 AM7/9/2010

Ms. Bronwyn Bruton discusses "A New Approach" to Somalia

COMMANDER'S SPEAKER SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT

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U.S. Diplomat: "We Do Not Plan, Direct or Coordinate" Military Ops for Somalia Government

12:00 AM3/13/2010

The United States has “no desire to Americanize the conflict in Somalia” and "does not plan, does not direct, and does not coordinate the military operations" of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government, Ambassador Johnnie Carson, U.S.

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PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Officials Discuss Somalia Issues

12:00 AM3/5/2010

U.S. military support to international efforts in Somalia was discussed during a media roundtable March 4, 2010, in Brussels, Belgium, with two senior members of the U.S. Africa Command staff who were visiting representatives of the European

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U.S. Army Supports Burundi's Efforts in Somalia

12:00 AM1/28/2010

In mid-January 2010, U.S. Army Colonel Steve Smith led a team to work with Burundian officers on ways to enhance Burundi's leadership capacity as their military prepares to deploy its next rotation of peacekeepers to Mogadishu.
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U.S. Department of State Addresses U.N. Aid Halt in Somalia, Guinea Crisis

12:00 AM1/8/2010

The actions of al-Shabaab and other violent extremists in Somalia are denying approximately 900,000 people access to critical food aid and humanitarian assistance, according to a U.S. Department of State spokesman.

At a press

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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's Ward Interviewed by France 24

12:00 AM1/8/2010

MARC PERELMAN: Hello and welcome to the France 24 interview. Today, we are welcoming Gen. Kip Ward. Gen. Kip Ward, you've served your country's military for the past four decades from Korea to Egypt to Somalia to Bosnia to Germany to

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Setting the Record Straight: No Justification for Piracy off the Coast of Somalia

12:00 AM12/21/2009

AFRICOM Web Editor's Note: The following statement, released by U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesman on December 17, 2009, is provided to promote further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security.

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Clinton Pledges U.S. Support to Somali Transitional Government

12:00 AM8/7/2009

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged continued U.S. support for the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and called on Eritrea to halt interference in Somalia.

Clinton appeared at a joint press conference at the
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Background Briefing on U.S. Assistance to the Somalia Transitional Federal Government

12:00 AM6/29/2009

Website Editor's note: The following statement issued by the U.S. Department of State on June 26, 2009 is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role
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Africa Command's Focus Includes Extremists, Drug Traffickers

12:00 AM6/26/2009

The top U.S. military officer with responsibility for Africa concedes he's worried about the threat of violent extremists taking hold there, particularly in Somalia, and said U.S. Africa Command is working to help regional governments prevent
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U.S. Conducting High-Level Strategic Review of Somalia Strategy

12:00 AM5/21/2009

(NOTE - The following U.S. Department of State article is provided to promote public understanding of U.S. foreign policy.) In Somalia, the U.S. government is determined to support the policy of political reconciliation spearheaded by the
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Anti-Piracy Efforts Along Africa Coast Show Some Success

12:00 AM5/12/2009

Efforts to blunt maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden are beginning to show some success, but there is an international consensus that more must be done, says Ambassador Stephen Mull.

In testimony April 30, 2009
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Pirate Hostage's Safe Return is Primary Concern, U.S. Officials Say

12:00 AM4/10/2009

The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said April 9, 2009 at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial.

Following ministerial
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America Builds New African Partnerships to Tackle Piracy

12:00 AM2/24/2009

The United States and other international partners are helping African governments confront piracy and improve maritime security on two coasts of Africa. While the waters off the coast of Somalia rank number 1 in the world for piracy and armed
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U.N. Forms Group to Coordinate Actions Against Maritime Piracy

12:00 AM1/16/2009

Twenty-four nations and five international organizations have formed a group at the United Nations to strengthen efforts to thwart piracy off the coast of Somalia.

"The contact group notes with deep concern that piracy off the
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Expanded Area of Eastern Africa is Beset with Famine

12:00 AM8/5/2011

Famine has reached new areas of Somalia, according to an August 3, 2011 analysis of conditions in the region, and food insecurity in other parts of the eastern African country will likely reach famine levels within the next six weeks. Read more

CJTF-HOA Partners with Djiboutian Health Officials for Remote Care

12:00 AM3/3/2011

Less than a mile from where the borders of Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia connect, a large crowd celebrated the opening of a much needed health clinic on February 26, 2011 in the tiny village of Guistir in the Ali Sabieh District of Djibouti. Read more

Maritime Piracy Off Somali Coast a Global Problem

12:00 AM10/15/2010

Maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia is not just an African problem but a global challenge of worldwide concern, and the international community must step forward to help.

United States to Strengthen Engagement with Puntland, Somaliland

12:00 AM9/28/2010

The United States will strengthen engagement with the governments of Puntland and Somaliland in Somalia as part of a two-track policy aimed at curbing the growth of terrorist extremism, but also to support the Transitional Federal Government, says

AFRICOM's Ward Says al-Shabaab Terror Shows Disregard for Human Life

12:00 AM8/26/2010

General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, was among senior U.S. officials who spoke out against the al-Shabaab terror bombing August 24, 2010, in Mogadishu, Somalia, that killed more than 30 people, including members of

Ms. Bronwyn Bruton discusses "A New Approach" to Somalia

12:00 AM7/9/2010

Ms. Bronwyn Bruton discusses "A New Approach" to Somalia COMMANDER'S SPEAKER SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT Who: Ms. Bronwyn Bruton

U.S. Diplomat: "We Do Not Plan, Direct or Coordinate" Military Ops for Somalia Government

12:00 AM3/13/2010

The United States has “no desire to Americanize the conflict in Somalia” and "does not plan, does not direct, and does not coordinate the military operations" of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government, Ambassador Johnnie Carson, U.S.

PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM Officials Discuss Somalia Issues

12:00 AM3/5/2010

U.S. military support to international efforts in Somalia was discussed during a media roundtable March 4, 2010, in Brussels, Belgium, with two senior members of the U.S. Africa Command staff who were visiting representatives of the European

U.S. Army Supports Burundi's Efforts in Somalia

12:00 AM1/28/2010

In mid-January 2010, U.S. Army Colonel Steve Smith led a team to work with Burundian officers on ways to enhance Burundi's leadership capacity as their military prepares to deploy its next rotation of peacekeepers to Mogadishu. Read more

U.S. Department of State Addresses U.N. Aid Halt in Somalia, Guinea Crisis

12:00 AM1/8/2010

The actions of al-Shabaab and other violent extremists in Somalia are denying approximately 900,000 people access to critical food aid and humanitarian assistance, according to a U.S. Department of State spokesman. At a press

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM's Ward Interviewed by France 24

12:00 AM1/8/2010

MARC PERELMAN: Hello and welcome to the France 24 interview. Today, we are welcoming Gen. Kip Ward. Gen. Kip Ward, you've served your country's military for the past four decades from Korea to Egypt to Somalia to Bosnia to Germany to

Setting the Record Straight: No Justification for Piracy off the Coast of Somalia

12:00 AM12/21/2009

AFRICOM Web Editor's Note: The following statement, released by U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesman on December 17, 2009, is provided to promote further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security.

Clinton Pledges U.S. Support to Somali Transitional Government

12:00 AM8/7/2009

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged continued U.S. support for the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and called on Eritrea to halt interference in Somalia. Clinton appeared at a joint press conference at the

Background Briefing on U.S. Assistance to the Somalia Transitional Federal Government

12:00 AM6/29/2009

Website Editor's note: The following statement issued by the U.S. Department of State on June 26, 2009 is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role

Africa Command's Focus Includes Extremists, Drug Traffickers

12:00 AM6/26/2009

The top U.S. military officer with responsibility for Africa concedes he's worried about the threat of violent extremists taking hold there, particularly in Somalia, and said U.S. Africa Command is working to help regional governments prevent

U.S. Conducting High-Level Strategic Review of Somalia Strategy

12:00 AM5/21/2009

(NOTE - The following U.S. Department of State article is provided to promote public understanding of U.S. foreign policy.) In Somalia, the U.S. government is determined to support the policy of political reconciliation spearheaded by the

Anti-Piracy Efforts Along Africa Coast Show Some Success

12:00 AM5/12/2009

Efforts to blunt maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden are beginning to show some success, but there is an international consensus that more must be done, says Ambassador Stephen Mull. In testimony April 30, 2009

Pirate Hostage's Safe Return is Primary Concern, U.S. Officials Say

12:00 AM4/10/2009

The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said April 9, 2009 at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial. Following ministerial

America Builds New African Partnerships to Tackle Piracy

12:00 AM2/24/2009

The United States and other international partners are helping African governments confront piracy and improve maritime security on two coasts of Africa. While the waters off the coast of Somalia rank number 1 in the world for piracy and armed

U.N. Forms Group to Coordinate Actions Against Maritime Piracy

12:00 AM1/16/2009

Twenty-four nations and five international organizations have formed a group at the United Nations to strengthen efforts to thwart piracy off the coast of Somalia. "The contact group notes with deep concern that piracy off the

Famine has reached new areas of Somalia, according to an August 3, 2011 analysis of conditions in the region, and food insecurity in other parts of the eastern African country will likely reach famine levels within the next six weeks.
Read more

Ms. Bronwyn Bruton discusses "A New Approach" to Somalia

COMMANDER'S SPEAKER SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT

Who: Ms. Bronwyn Bruton

In mid-January 2010, U.S. Army Colonel Steve Smith led a team to work with Burundian officers on ways to enhance Burundi's leadership capacity as their military prepares to deploy its next rotation of peacekeepers to Mogadishu.
Read more

The actions of al-Shabaab and other violent extremists in Somalia are denying approximately 900,000 people access to critical food aid and humanitarian assistance, according to a U.S. Department of State spokesman.

At a press

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged continued U.S. support for the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and called on Eritrea to halt interference in Somalia.

Clinton appeared at a joint press conference at the

Efforts to blunt maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden are beginning to show some success, but there is an international consensus that more must be done, says Ambassador Stephen Mull.

In testimony April 30, 2009

The safe return of the American maritime captain being held captive by pirates off the coast of Somalia is of primary importance, senior U.S. officials said April 9, 2009 at the annual Australia-U.S. Ministerial.

Following ministerial

Twenty-four nations and five international organizations have formed a group at the United Nations to strengthen efforts to thwart piracy off the coast of Somalia.

"The contact group notes with deep concern that piracy off the