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Locally-sourced protective masks donated to South Africa

12:00 AM4/25/2020
The U.S Embassy in South Africa provided 12,400 protective masks to the South African National Defence Force’s military health to enhance efforts in combating COVID-19.
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It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19

11:52 AM4/23/2020
Because of the size of the operating area, which includes 12 countries spanning 2.4 million square miles, the CJTF-HOA Surgeon Cell has a mission essential role in sustaining the health of U.S. armed forces, supporting ongoing operations and strengthening partner-nation alliances.
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Tunisia IADE

12:37 PM3/23/2020
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Greb poses for a photo with visitors during the Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 8, 2020. Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 8, 2020. The U.S. worked with the nations of Tunisia and other countries in forging long lasting relationships that can prosper for years to come. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
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Tunisia IADE

12:36 PM3/23/2020
U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian "Joker" Pisanelli, F-16 pilot, takes photos with visitors during the public day of the Tunisia International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, Djerba, Tunisia, March 8, 2020. The U.S. worked with the nations of Tunisia and other countries in forging long lasting relationships that can prosper for years to come. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Apolonia L. Gaspar)
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APORA 2018 News Video

4:24 PM1/14/2020
African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance (APORA) in Yaounde, Cameroon. Included 20 African Countries as well as US and French representatives. 16-22 June 2018.
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AFRICOM, Ghanaian Armed Forces create action plan for long-term security, stability

1:35 PM12/4/2019
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) hosted senior-members of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Nov. 13-16, to discuss long-term defense and security planning in the West African country.
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Shared Accord 19 Emphasis, Rule of Law

9:07 AM11/1/2019
Approximately 1,000 military members from 26 countries, including the U.S., participated in the multinational military exercise Shared Accord 2019, which took place in and around the Rwanda Defense Force Gabiro Training Center, Rwanda, Aug. 14-28, 2019.
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Senior African Military Intelligence Directors Discuss Lake Chad Region Threat Environment

1:44 PM8/14/2019
Senior military intelligence directors from the Lake Chad region countries gathered with U.S., United Kingdom and French counterparts to discuss regional threat trends and perspectives, Aug. 6-7.
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U.S. Africa Command's partnership endures during COVID-19

12:00 AM5/15/2019
In 2019 four African partner nations, Ghana, Senegal, Uganda, and Rwanda, were provided with the training and equipment to efficiently and effectively set-up, take down, and operate an UN-standard level-2 hospital through the African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership program. Of these four partner nations, three countries are now deploying their hospitals as part of their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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African partners visit NCO Leadership Center of Excellence

2:12 PM3/19/2019
The African countries of Malawi, Liberia, Ghana and Botswana, specifically their top enlisted leaders, spent the day March 11 touring the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence receiving briefings and learning about enlisted education.
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AFRICOM hosts Accountability Colloquium

9:02 AM3/6/2019
Changwe Mandishi translates English-language speakers’ questions and speeches into French during the Accountability Colloquium VI in Lilongwe, Malawi, February 26, 2019. The conference, which features delegates from 30 African countries, is presented in English, French, and Portuguese, with translation service occurring in real time. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Edward A. Salcedo)
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Conference brings together Lake Chad Basin Military Intelligence Directors

8:19 AM7/2/2018
Senior intelligence officials from Lake Chad Basin countries, Europe, and the United States met during the Lake Chad Basin Directors of Military Intelligence Conference, June 19 -20 in Abuja
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U.S. government delivers C-130 aircraft to Ethiopia

12:27 PM6/14/2018
The aircraft will further enhance Ethiopia’s capacity to play a vital role in regional peacekeeping missions, enabling Ethiopia to move humanitarian supplies where they are needed in a timely manner and protect the lives of civilians in conflict areas.
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Multi-national Colloquium Bolsters Peacekeeping Efforts

2:47 PM5/22/2018
Attendees participate in a working group during the Achieving Operational Readiness Colloquium, May 7, 2018 at the UN Regional Support Service Center, in Entebbe, Uganda. More than 50 participants from 17 troop contributing countries participated in the event.
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African Lion 2018 wraps up in Morocco

4:20 PM5/16/2018
Participants of Exercise African Lion 2018 demonstrate tactics, techniques, and procedures from the past two weeks of field training exercises to distinguished visitors in Tifnit, Morocco, April 26th, 2018. African Lion is an annually-scheduled joint training with participants from 15 countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Averi Coppa/Released)
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1:36 PM5/10/2018
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Maj. Gen. Mark Camerer, director of logistics / J4, U.S. Africa Command addresses attendees of the Africa Logistics Symposium 2018, formerly known as Africa Logistics Forum, April 12, 2018, at the AU compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The African Union, in conjunction with U.S. Africa Command, hosted the event which included more than 80 attendees and logistical professionals from across 21 African countries, four European countries, Japan, and Brazil.
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Africa Logistics Symposium 2018; strategic lift.

1:13 PM5/10/2018
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -– The African Union, in conjunction with U.S. Africa Command, hosted Africa Logistics Symposium 2018, formerly known as Africa Logistics Forum, April 11-13, 2018, at the AU compound, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event hosted more than 80 attendees, which included logistical professionals from across 21 African countries, four European countries, Japan, and Brazil.
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621st Contingency Response Wing hosts African Partnership Flight program

7:59 PM4/26/2018
Brig. Gen. William Knight, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center vice commander, speaks during the opening ceremony of the African Partnership Flight at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 16, 2018. Thirteen African countries participated in the week-long engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Gustavo Gonzalez)
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African Land Forces Summit 2018 kicks off in Abuja, Nigeria

2:18 PM4/18/2018
Military leaders from 40 African countries, three European countries, Brazil and the U.S. joined together in an effort to strengthen regional partnerships and combat Africa’s security challenges
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AFRICOM hosts first ever USAID MC2 Workshop

3:25 PM4/5/2018
Thirty-seven USAID mission civil-military coordinators representing more than 40 countries and agencies across Africa learned about the roles and responsibilities of DoD when in support of USAID missions on the continent. The training, a coordinated effort by AFRICOM J5 and USAID counterparts, was conducted March 20-23, 2018, Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Brenda Law, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)
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