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Gen. Ward Shares AFRICOM's Role with Local German Foundation

Gen. Ward Shares AFRICOM's Role with Local German Foundation

Gen. Ward Shares AFRICOM's Role with Local German Foundation

12:00 AM10/12/2010

AFRICOM commander General William "Kip" Ward discussed U.S. Africa Command's role in supporting U.S. government efforts for stability and security in Africa with Robert Bosch Foundation members October 7, 2010 at the Robert Bosch house

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Nigeria: Gen. Agwai awarded international peace and security award

Nigeria: Gen. Agwai awarded international peace and security award

Nigeria: Gen. Agwai awarded international peace and security award

12:00 AM6/25/2010

Nigeria's former Chief of Army Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai, was awarded the "Visionary Award" by the US-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, June 23, 2010.

The Africa Center for

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Ward Underscores America's Commitment to Advance Security, Stability and Peace in Africa

Ward Underscores America's Commitment to Advance Security, Stability and Peace in Africa

Ward Underscores America's Commitment to Advance Security, Stability and Peace in Africa

12:00 AM5/17/2010

General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, told a gathering of senior military leaders from 32 nations across the African continent that America is committed to forming and maintaining partnerships that advance

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Ward Discusses Partnership in Botswana

Ward Discusses Partnership in Botswana

Ward Discusses Partnership in Botswana

12:00 AM5/1/2010

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) hosted a visit by General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, to meet with military officials and soldiers of the BDF in Gaborone, April 28, 2010, where he discussed ongoing regional security efforts

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Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission

Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission

Ward: U.S. Military Seeks Ways to Support African Union Peace and Security Comission

12:00 AM2/12/2010

The United States military is seeking ways to support the African Union and the AU's Peace and Security Commission, U.S. General William Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) said in a Voice of America interview February 9,

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Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar

Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar

Africans Participate in Multinational Counter-Narcotics Seminar

12:00 AM1/21/2010

Drug trafficking threatens global security and requires international and regional cooperation, U.S. Africa Command's General William E. Ward told attendees from 66 nations at the start of a January 20-29, 2010 conference on

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TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM 'Not Africa's Policeman' Ward Says in Paris

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM 'Not Africa's Policeman' Ward Says in Paris

TRANSCRIPT: AFRICOM 'Not Africa's Policeman' Ward Says in Paris

12:00 AM1/8/2010

General William Ward said U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is not a police force for Africa but instead works with other nations to assist African nations in providing for their own security.

"I'm not Africa's policeman," Ward,

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Defense and Security: French Cooperation in Africa

Defense and Security: French Cooperation in Africa

Defense and Security: French Cooperation in Africa

12:00 AM7/17/2009

A French general expressed support for U.S.-French security cooperation efforts in Africa during a visit to the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) on July 8, 2009 where he provided an overview of France's security activities in

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Ward in Rwanda: Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda

Ward in Rwanda: Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda

Ward in Rwanda: Africa Command Committed to Partnership with Rwanda

12:00 AM4/23/2009

General William E. "Kip" Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, reaffirmed the command's commitment to partnering with the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) to help promote stability and security in the region.

"We indeed

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African Military Officers Have a Responsibility to Effectively Address Africa's Security Challenges, Retired Nigerian General Says

African Military Officers Have a Responsibility to Effectively Address Africa's Security Challenges, Retired Nigerian General Says

African Military Officers Have a Responsibility to Effectively Address Africa's Security Challenges, Retired Nigerian General Says

12:00 AM1/30/2009

Military officers play a critical role in addressing Africa's complex security challenges, Nigerian General Owoy Azazi (retired) stressed in his keynote speech during the January 27, 2009 opening ceremonies of a four-week military leadership

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Ward in Comoros: "What you say matters to us"

Ward in Comoros: "What you say matters to us"

Ward in Comoros: "What you say matters to us"

12:00 AM1/23/2009

During his travels to African nations, General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, delivers an unwavering message: The command is listening to and learning from its African partners on security issues and will help where possible. Read more

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Commander of U.S. Africa Command Makes First Official Visit to Madagascar

Commander of U.S. Africa Command Makes First Official Visit to Madagascar

Commander of U.S. Africa Command Makes First Official Visit to Madagascar

12:00 AM1/21/2009

General William E. Ward, commander of U.S. Africa Command, reaffirmed his commitment to a security partnership with Madagascar during his first official visit to the island nation on January 20, 2009.

Ward met with Malagasy President

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USS Carr Hosts African Maritime Security Official

USS Carr Hosts African Maritime Security Official

USS Carr Hosts African Maritime Security Official

12:00 AM12/14/2008

The secretary general of the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), visited USS Carr (FFG 52) December 11, 2008 as part of his visit to Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet and Combined Joint Operations in Norfolk, Virginia for the planning

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Liberia's President Johnson-Sirleaf, U.S. General Ward Attend Historic Activation of Liberian Military Unit

Liberia's President Johnson-Sirleaf, U.S. General Ward Attend Historic Activation of Liberian Military Unit

Liberia's President Johnson-Sirleaf, U.S. General Ward Attend Historic Activation of Liberian Military Unit

12:00 AM9/2/2008

Liberia's new democratic government took an historic step toward establishing its own security August 29, 2008, with the activation of a new infantry battalion trained with the assistance of the United States and the international

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Nigeria Poised to Host Security Cooperation Exercise AFRICA ENDEAVOUR

Nigeria Poised to Host Security Cooperation Exercise AFRICA ENDEAVOUR

Nigeria Poised to Host Security Cooperation Exercise AFRICA ENDEAVOUR

12:00 AM7/14/2008

During a press conference on July 11, 2008, General Owoye Azazi, Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, discussed the role of the Nigerian military in the upcoming AFRICA ENDEAVOR 2008, a two-week, multinational, military exchange exercise.
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General Ward Outlines Vision for U.S. Africa Command

General Ward Outlines Vision for U.S. Africa Command

General Ward Outlines Vision for U.S. Africa Command

12:00 AM2/18/2008

UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND REMARKS BY GENERAL WILLIAM "KIP" WARD Commander, United State AFRICA Command Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies London FEBRUARY 18, 2008 GENERAL WILLIAM "KIP" WARD: (In progress)

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TRANSCRIPT: Ward Outlines AFRICOM Vision - 'Active Security' and Partnerships to Prevent Conflict

TRANSCRIPT: Ward Outlines AFRICOM Vision - 'Active Security' and Partnerships to Prevent Conflict

TRANSCRIPT: Ward Outlines AFRICOM Vision - 'Active Security' and Partnerships to Prevent Conflict

12:00 AM2/18/2008

The work of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) will be based on programs and international partnerships aimed at helping African nations and regional organizations prevent future conflict, General William "Kip" Ward, AFRICOM commander,

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