President Obama expressed concern about growing tensions between Sudan and South Sudan when speaking April 2, 2012 to South Sudanese President Salva Kiir about the clashes in the border region between the two East African nations.
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Ghanaian, Benin, Togolese, Senegalese, Nigerian and U.S. Air Force members hit the flightline loading, guarding and marshalling aircraft March 21, 2012 for the African Partnership Flight 12-2 capstone event in Accra, Ghana.

The first week of U.S. Air Forces Africa's African Partnership Flight wrapped up at Ghana Air Force's Camp Burma in Accra, Ghana, March 16, 2012.

Military and civilian maritime professionals from West Africa, Europe, and the United States finalized a challenging training agenda for exercise Saharan Express 2012, March 14, 2012.

Airmen from U.S. Air Forces Africa participated in the opening ceremony of the inaugural African Partnership Flight event March 12, 2012 at Air Force Base Accra, Ghana.

In its mission to strengthen the defense capabilities of African states, U.S. Africa Command considers countering extremist organizations its top job, Army General Carter F. Ham, AFRICOM commander, said February 29, 2012.