U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, pose for a group photo with U.S. Airmen at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger Jan. 25. 2018.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, meet with Air Base 201 leadership during a visit to Agadez, Niger Jan. 25, 2018.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and other U.S. military officials meet with civic, government, Nigerien military leaders during a visit to Agadez, Niger Jan. 25, 2018.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, pose for a group photo with civic and government leaders from Agadez, Niger Jan. 25, 2018.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, visited Niamey and Agadez, Niger Jan. 24-25, 2018.
U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia
12:21 PM12/28/2017
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab militants Dec. 27, 2017, approximately 25 kilometers west of the capital, killing four terrorists and destroying one vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, preventing it from being used against the people in Mogadishu.
Aug. 25 civilian casualty allegation assessment results released
7:06 PM11/29/2017
After a thorough assessment of the Somali National Army-led operation near Bariire, Somalia, on Aug. 25, 2017 and the associated allegations of civilian casualties, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF) has concluded that the only casualties were those of armed enemy combatants.
U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Malawi Defence Force, held a closing ceremony to mark the conclusion of Africa Endeavor 2017, in the auditorium of the Bingu Wa Mutharika International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, Malawi Aug. 25.
Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi
1:40 PM8/21/2017
The Malawi Defense Force, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command is hosting representatives from more than 40 nations from across Africa, Europe and the United States for the 12th annual Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) Leader Symposium here Aug. 21-25.
Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity
10:43 PM7/14/2017
Africa Union hosts the Africa Logistics Forum - 2017, in conjunction with U.S Africa Command, at Plenary Hall, AU Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 25-27.
Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa
2:31 PM6/6/2017
170525-N-UJ417-060 RABAT, Morocco (May 25, 2017) Marine Lance Corporal Samuel Shearer, second team leader, first squad in Alpha Company 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), forms up a column of Marines during a Non-Lethal Combatant techniques demonstration for Moroccan police in Rabat, Morocco. FASTEUR was in Rabat training with Moroccan Police during the first embassy training exercise within AFRICOM to strengthen interoperability with host nation response forces and prepare a coordinated response plan for any unforeseen emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell R. Rhodes Jr./Released)
Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team completes first exercise in Africa
2:31 PM6/6/2017
170525-N-UJ417-150RABAT, Morocco (May 25, 2017) Marines from Alpha Company 1st Platoon Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team, Company Europe (FASTEUR), learn a traditional Moroccan dance from Moroccan police during a training exercise in Rabat, Morocco. FASTEUR was in Rabat conducting an embassy engagement exercise to strengthen interoperability with host nation response forces and prepare a coordinated response plan for any unforeseen emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell R. Rhodes Jr./Released)
Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity
4:47 PM5/16/2017
Africa Union hosts the African Logistics Forum - 2017, in conjunction with U.S Africa Command, at Plenary Hall, AU Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 25-27. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones/Released)
Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity
4:47 PM5/16/2017
Africa Union hosts the African Logistics Forum - 2017, in conjunction with U.S Africa Command, at Plenary Hall, AU Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 25-27. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones/Released)
Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity
4:46 PM5/16/2017
French Naval Capt. Eric Renaut, military staff officer, European Union (logistics branch), raises his hand to ask a question, April 25, 2017, during the 2017 Africa Logistics Forum, in Plenary Hall, African Union Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones/Released)
Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity
4:46 PM5/16/2017
Kevin W. Warthon, US Peace and Security Advisor, U.S. Mission to the African Union, addresses participants of the 2017 Africa Logistics Forum, in Plenary Hall, African Union Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 25, 2017. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones/Released)
Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity
4:46 PM5/16/2017
African Union hosts the Africa Logistics Forum - 2017, in conjunction with U.S. Africa Command, at Plenary Hall, AU Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 25-27. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones/Released)
Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity
4:45 PM5/16/2017
African Union hosts the Africa Logistics Forum - 2017, in conjunction with U.S Africa Command, at Plenary Hall, AU Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 25-27. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones/Released)
Africa Logistics Forum 2017; enhancing crisis response capacity
4:41 PM5/16/2017
Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses participants of the 2017 Africa Logistics Forum, in Plenary Hall, African Union Compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 25, 2017.