U.S. Tri-maritime Services and Cabo Verde authorities interdict large trans-oceanic cocaine shipment
9:24 AM4/7/2022
Under the jurisdiction of Cabo Verde, U.S. and Cabo Verde law enforcement authorities boarded and inspected the vessel, seizing approximately 6,000 kilograms of suspected cocaine.
Partner nations at Flintlock 2022 train to counter VEOs, collaborate across borders
10:00 AM3/24/2022
Flintlock 2022 was hosted by Senegal, with an additional training location hosted for the first time in Cote d’Ivoire. The exercise is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, collaborate across borders, and provide security for their people.
Flintlock - U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual special operations exercise - has taken place annually since 2005 across the Sahel region of Africa among nations participating in the Trans-Sahara Counter-Terrorism Partnership and are planned by African-partner nation special operations forces, Special Operations Command - Africa, and the U.S. Department of State to develop the capacity of and collaboration among African security forces to protect civilian populations.
Donated field hospital increases care capacity in Agadez, Niger
12:00 AM3/23/2022
Nigerien workers build a mobile field hospital financed by U.S. Africa Command through the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid program in Agadez, Niger, March 22, 2022. Subject matter experts taught Nigerien workers how to construct and maintain the field hospital autonomously, allowing the facility to be repurposed by the Government of Niger once the COVID-19 threat subsides
Aviators in Vermont, Senegal conduct exchange to strengthen relationships, piloting skills
12:00 AM3/19/2022
Vermont Army National Guard rotary-wing pilots with 86th Troop Command conducted an aviation exchange with Senegalese Air Force pilots, March 13-19, 2022. The exchange was part of the State Partnership Program and the pilots discussed topics of aviation safety in addition to visiting Senegalese Air Force facilities.
Aviators in Vermont, Senegal conduct exchange to strengthen relationships, piloting skills
12:00 AM3/19/2022
Vermont Army National Guard rotary-wing pilots with 86th Troop Command conducted an aviation exchange with Senegalese Air Force pilots, March 13-19, 2022. The exchange was part of the State Partnership Program and the pilots discussed topics of aviation safety in addition to visiting Senegalese Air Force facilities.
Aviators in Vermont, Senegal conduct exchange to strengthen relationships, piloting skills
12:00 AM3/19/2022
Vermont Army National Guard rotary-wing pilots with 86th Troop Command conducted an aviation exchange with Senegalese Air Force pilots, March 13-19, 2022. The exchange was part of the State Partnership Program and the pilots discussed topics of aviation safety in addition to visiting Senegalese Air Force facilities.
Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, 2022 Posture Statement to the Senate Armed Services Committee March 15, 2022, and the House Armed Services Committee March 17, 2022.
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up his annual posture statement to Congress with a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee March 17.
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin
12:00 AM3/16/2022
Special Operations Command Africa forces concluded a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Oussa, Benin, on March 16, 2022. The team partnered with members of the Benin 1st Commando Parachute Battalion to hone special operations skills.
Justified Accord hones peacekeeping operations for over 20 countries
12:00 AM3/16/2022
Cpt. Gabriel Munyengabe, Rwanda Defence Force, photographs a mock interview during the command post exercise for Justified Accord, Nairobi, Kenya, Mar. 16, 2022. Exercise Justified Accord allows the US and our African partners to support enduring peace and stability in the region.
U.S. Africa Command Civilian Casualty Assessment Quarterly Report; 1st Quarter, 2022
3:11 PM3/11/2022
In the latest quarterly civilian casualty assessment report period ending Dec. 31, 2021, U.S. Africa Command received no new reports of civilian casualties, and no open reports were carried over from previous quarters. There are currently no assessments open or under review.
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin
12:00 AM3/11/2022
A Beninese platoon lieutenant uses a sand table diagram to discuss squad assignments during Joint Combined Exchange Training in Ouassa, Benin, on March 11, 2022. International engagement is necessary to counter violent extremism, and our military engagements are just one way we support African partners as part of an international community.
U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Benin
12:00 AM3/8/2022
A U.S. Army Green Beret assigned to Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 3212, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) discusses contact drills and squad movement techniques with Beninese soldiers from the 1st Commando Parachute Battalion in Ouassa, Benin, on March 8, 2022. U.S. engagement comes with mutual benefit, upholds international norms, and treats partners as equals.