3:40 PM1/4/2023

12:00 AM1/4/2023

U.S. Embassy in Niger personnel and members of the Nigerien Armed Forces oversaw the transfer of a C-130 Hercules aircraft to the Nigerien Air Force during a handover ceremony at Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, on Jan. 4, 2023.

3:21 PM1/3/2023

The port visit underscores our work with African partners to counter illicit maritime activity in the Atlantic Ocean.

12:00 AM12/26/2022

The visit marks the second time Hershel “Woody” Williams has made a stop in Tanzania in 2022.

4:34 PM12/23/2022

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a self-defense strike Dec. 23, 2022, in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab 248 km northeast of Mogadishu near Cadale, Somalia.

10:10 AM12/22/2022

Ghanaian soldiers with the 6th Infantry Battalion and U.S. Army soldiers with the Civil Military Support Element Ghana coordinate operations with local community leaders and medical personnel during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. MEDCAPs provide an opportunity for Ghana Armed Forces and partner nations to build relationships with local communities and civil society organizations.

10:10 AM12/22/2022

Bole’s district chief executive, Ghanaian soldiers with the 6th Infantry Battalion and U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Civil Military Support Element Ghana, address locals during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. Civilian-to-military relationships are critical to maintain peace and security in Ghana.

10:10 AM12/22/2022

A Ghanaian nurse with the 6th Infantry Battalion and local medical personnel conduct a medical examination of a local resident during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. Civilian-to-military relationships are critical to maintain peace and security in Ghana.

10:10 AM12/22/2022

A U.S. Army soldier assigned to Civil Military Support Element Ghana, hands out medical supplies to residents of the local community during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. MEDCAPs provide an opportunity for Ghana Armed Forces and partner nations to build relationships with local communities and civil society organizations.

12:00 AM12/22/2022

The USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew spent the Christmas season in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, after arriving in the Tanzanian port for a scheduled visit Dec. 22, 2022. The visit marked the second time the vessel stopped in Tanzania in 2022.

12:00 AM12/18/2022

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two collective self-defense strikes, one each on Dec. 14 and 17, 2022, in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab near Cadale, Somalia.

12:00 AM12/16/2022

Through the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, U.S. Africa Command today donated two high-speed patrol boats to the Tanzanian Navy during a ceremony Dec. 16, 2022. The boats, valued at $1.35 million, will strengthen the Navy's ability to interdict illicit activities within the sovereign waters of Tanzania.

12:00 AM12/16/2022

Through the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, U.S. Africa Command today donated two high-speed patrol boats to the Tanzanian Navy during a ceremony Dec. 16, 2022. The boats, valued at $1.35 million, will strengthen the Navy's ability to interdict illicit activities within the sovereign waters of Tanzania.

12:00 AM12/15/2022

Leaders cited the growing U.S.-Cabo Verdean defense relationship, emphasizing maritime security cooperation and Cabo Verde's recent inclusion in the State Partnership Program

12:00 AM12/15/2022

President Joe Biden is hosting leaders from across Africa in Washington, D.C., from Dec. 13-15, 2022, for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The Summit demonstrates the U.S.’ enduring commitment to Africa, and underscores the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.

12:00 AM12/15/2022

The team helped oversee treatment of more than 1,200 patients, providing a range of medical services including physical examinations, diagnostic care, vision exams, and prescription of medications.

11:43 AM12/14/2022

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit builds on shared values to advance peace, security, and good governance, and reinforce commitment to democracy, human rights, and civil society.