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.
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.
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.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the President of Angola, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, during the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit. The leaders discussed the growing partnership between the United States and Angola, and Angola's peace and security leadership efforts in Africa.
Gen. Langley visits international partners enrolled at Marine Corps University
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Moroccan Marine Capt. Zakaria Abbaddou stands for a portrait prior to a speaking engagement with Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.
Gen. Langley visits international partners enrolled at Marine Corps University
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Benin Air Force First Lt. Josue Sossoukpe stands for a portrait prior to a speaking engagement with Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.
Gen. Langley visits international partners enrolled at Marine Corps University
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Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with International Military Education and Training partners during a speaking engagement at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.
Gen. Langley visits international partners enrolled at Marine Corps University
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Morroccan Marine Maj. Karim El Aloussi stands for a portrait prior to a speaking engagement with Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.
Gen. Langley visits international partners enrolled at Marine Corps University
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Ghana Navy Lt. MK Azadah stands for a portrait prior to a speaking engagement with Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.
Gen. Langley visits international partners enrolled at Marine Corps University
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International Military Education and Training partners are recognized during a speaking engagement lead by Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander, Africa Command, at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.
Gen. Langley visits international partners enrolled at Marine Corps University
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Gen. Michael Langley, right, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with International Military Education and Training partners during a speaking engagement at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.
Gen. Langley visits international partners enrolled at Marine Corps University
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Tunisian Army First Lt. Mohamed Ben Kacem stands for a portrait prior to a speaking engagement with Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.
Gen. Langley visits international partners enrolled at Marine Corps University
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Angolan Marine Capt. Paul Victor stands for a portrait prior to a speaking engagement with Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.
Gen. Langley visits international partners enrolled at Marine Corps University
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Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, delivers remarks during a speaking engagement at MCB Quantico, Va., Dec. 12, 2022. Gen. Langley met with six IMET students during the engagement and highlighted the relationship between the United States and allied nations for a collective effort in promoting regional security and stability in Africa.