Gen. Langley makes first visit to Angola as commander Nov. 11
12:00 AM11/11/2022
The trip included several stops to meet with host nation civilian and military leaders, U.S. Chiefs of Mission, and U.S. Marines currently in the region.
Federal Government of Somalia combats terrorists with support from U.S. forces
12:00 AM11/11/2022
Somali National Army forces were engaged with al-Shabaab fighters in a remote area approximately 285 kilometers northeast of Mogadishu on Nov. 9, 2022.
Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. forces
12:00 AM11/5/2022
In support of the Federal Government of Somalia’s ongoing operations against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces near Cadale, Somalia, on Nov. 3, 2022.
United States Air Force Airmen and service members from North and West Africa, including delegations from Algeria, Chad, Ghana, Libya, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Tunisia and Senegal, visit the North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia to pay respects to fallen American service members during the 2022 African Partner Flight being held in Tunis, Nov. 2-4, 2022.
U.S. strategy includes partners, whole-of-government to counter Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing
12:58 PM10/25/2022
From a security standpoint IUU has been noted to threaten nations in many forms – from criminal activity at ports to the rule of law. These activities, coupled with food security, loss of income, and climate change all lead to instability.
Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. forces
9:32 AM10/25/2022
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces near Buulobarde, Somalia, about 218 km north-northwest of Mogadishu, on Oct. 23, 2022.
U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams
10:17 AM10/21/2022
The effort adds a multi-pronged approach to supporting partners in Somalia against al-Shabaab – an approach that sends a signal to those conducting business with the terrorist group, and intends to hobble al-Shabaab’s ability to both economically exploit communities and conduct attacks against Somalia’s people.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to North Africa as commander
12:46 PM10/20/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and General Belkhir El Farouk, inspector general of the Moroccan Armed Forces and commander of the Southern Zone, salute Moroccan service members during an Honor Guard pass and review in Rabat, Morocco, on Oct. 17, 2022. The visit to Morocco, followed by a stop in Tunisia, was Langley's third to Africa since taking command.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to North Africa as commander
12:46 PM10/20/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command (center), met with Moroccan and U.S. leaders at the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces headquarters in Morocco to discuss shared security interests and future areas of potential cooperation Oct. 17, 2022. The visit to Morocco, followed by a stop in Tunisia, was Langley's third to Africa since taking command.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to North Africa as commander
12:46 PM10/20/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, greets General Belkhir El Farouk, inspector general of the Moroccan Armed Forces and commander of the Southern Zone, to discuss shared security interests and future areas of potential cooperation in Rabat, Morocco, on Oct. 17, 2022. The visit to Morocco, followed by a stop in Tunisia, was Langley's third to Africa since taking command.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to North Africa as commander
12:46 PM10/20/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, walks with Moroccan leadership during a visit to Rabat, Morocco, to discuss shared security interests and future areas of potential cooperation Oct. 17, 2022. The visit to Morocco, followed by a stop in Tunisia, was Langley's third to Africa since taking command.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to North Africa as commander
12:46 PM10/20/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, met with Moroccan and U.S. leaders at the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces headquarters in Morocco to discuss shared security interests and future areas of potential cooperation Oct. 17, 2022. The visit to Morocco, followed by a stop in Tunisia, was Langley's third to Africa since taking command.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to North Africa as commander
12:46 PM10/20/2022
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, met with Moroccan and U.S. leaders at the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces headquarters in Morocco to discuss shared security interests and future areas of potential cooperation Oct. 17, 2022. The visit to Morocco, followed by a stop in Tunisia, was Langley's third to Africa since taking command.
Gen. Langley makes first visit to North Africa as commander
3:36 PM10/19/2022
During his first trip to North Africa since taking command of U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley visited Morocco, Tunisia, and the USNS Trenton.
Planning for crisis response: personnel recovery professionals collaborate, train for recovery operations
12:00 AM10/17/2022
U.S. Africa Command’s Personnel Recovery Branch strengthened partnerships and enhanced crisis response by hosting the first-ever Personnel Recovery Table Top Exercise Rodeo at the Edelweiss Resort and Conference Center in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, from Oct. 16-20, 2022.
Planning for crisis response: personnel recovery professionals collaborate, train for recovery operations
12:00 AM10/17/2022
U.S. Africa Command’s Personnel Recovery Branch strengthened partnerships and enhanced crisis response by hosting the first-ever Personnel Recovery Table Top Exercise Rodeo at the Edelweiss Resort and Conference Center in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, from Oct. 16-20, 2022.