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AFRICOM commander visits USS Arlington

AFRICOM commander visits USS Arlington

AFRICOM commander visits USS Arlington

1:46 PM5/10/2019

In March, Arlington conducted the first pier-side port visit of a U.S. Navy ship to Tunis, Tunisia in over 17 years.

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Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

5:25 PM5/9/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade violent extremist organizations, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting an ISIS-Somalia encampment in the Golis Mountains, Somalia, on May 8, 2019.

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AFRICOM commander visits USCGC Thetis; thanks crew

AFRICOM commander visits USCGC Thetis; thanks crew

AFRICOM commander visits USCGC Thetis; thanks crew

5:22 PM5/9/2019

Thetis recently concluded a deployment to the Gulf of Guinea, which began in March, and will soon return to its homeport of Key West, Florida.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

5:30 PM5/6/2019

To support the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Tortoroow, Somalia, on May 5, 2019.

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Exercise Judicious Response and Epic Guardian 2019 begins

Exercise Judicious Response and Epic Guardian 2019 begins

Exercise Judicious Response and Epic Guardian 2019 begins

4:19 PM4/29/2019

At the invitation of the Governments of the Kingdom of Morocco, the United Kingdom and the United States, U.S. Africa Command and subordinate service components will conduct joint exercise Judicious Response and Epic Guardian 19 in and around Agadir, Morocco, beginning April 29.

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Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia

10:55 AM4/27/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade violent extremist organizations, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia terrorists in the Golis Mountains, Somalia, on April 26, 2019.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab

1:38 PM4/20/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to weaken al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Jamaame, Lower Juba Region, Somalia, on April 19, 2019.

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U.S. confirms airstrike against ISIS-Somalia’s Abdulhakim Dhuqub

U.S. confirms airstrike against ISIS-Somalia’s Abdulhakim Dhuqub

U.S. confirms airstrike against ISIS-Somalia’s Abdulhakim Dhuqub

6:23 PM4/15/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade violent extremist organizations, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Xiriiro, Bari Region, Somalia, on April 14, 2019, killing Abdulhakim Dhuqub, a high ranking ISIS-Somalia official.

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U.S Africa Command Transition of Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

U.S Africa Command Transition of Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

U.S Africa Command Transition of Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

5:39 PM4/12/2019

In the three weeks since Cyclone Idai carved a path of destruction through Mozambique, U.S. Africa Command delivered essential food, medicine, and necessary supplies to assist the Mozambican people throughout the affected area.

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Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab

Somali Forces & U.S. Africa Command conduct airstrike targeting Al-Shabaab

3:18 PM4/12/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Garowle, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia, on April 11, 2019.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab

Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab

4:31 PM4/10/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to weaken al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Jilib, Middle Juba Region, Somalia, on April 9, 2019.

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Triple Nickels kick-off exercise African Lion 2019 with a roar

Triple Nickels kick-off exercise African Lion 2019 with a roar

Triple Nickels kick-off exercise African Lion 2019 with a roar

10:29 AM4/9/2019

Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing and Royal Moroccan Air Force conduct F-16 aviation training during exercise African Lion 2019, March 25-April 3, 2019, at Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco. African Lion 2019 is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored, U.S. Africa Command-scheduled, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa-led, joint and combined exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Morocco with a spoke in Tunisia, and armed forces participants in from Canada, France, Senegal, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The exercise involves various types of training, including a combined joint-task-force command-post exercise, aviation training exercise, field training exercise, maritime training exercise, and humanitarian civic assistance, with focus on transnational threats, regional cooperation, and cyber security and defense.

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Phoenix Express 2019 Holds Opening Ceremony in Casablanca

Phoenix Express 2019 Holds Opening Ceremony in Casablanca

Phoenix Express 2019 Holds Opening Ceremony in Casablanca

10:15 AM4/9/2019

Maritime forces from Europe, North Africa, and the United States kick off the 15th iteration Phoenix Express 2019 with opening ceremony

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Declining security in Libya results in personnel relocation, agility emphasis

Declining security in Libya results in personnel relocation, agility emphasis

Declining security in Libya results in personnel relocation, agility emphasis

7:36 AM4/7/2019

Due to increased unrest in Libya, a contingent of U.S. forces supporting U.S. Africa Command temporarily relocated in response to security conditions on the ground.

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U.S. Africa Command commander-directed review reveals civilian casualties

U.S. Africa Command commander-directed review reveals civilian casualties

U.S. Africa Command commander-directed review reveals civilian casualties

2:00 PM4/5/2019

During a commander-directed review of airstrikes conducted in Somalia since 2017, U.S. Africa Command learned an April 1, 2018 airstrike killed two civilians. The commander, U.S. Africa Command directed the review due to a recent increase in airstrikes and continued interest by Amnesty International and Congress on civilian casualties.

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U.S. Africa Command supporting Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

U.S. Africa Command supporting Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

U.S. Africa Command supporting Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

6:32 PM4/1/2019

U.S. Africa Command is delivering critical aid via strategic airlift following the destruction of Cyclone Idai in Mozambique.

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CJTF-HOA sends disaster relief to Mozambique

CJTF-HOA sends disaster relief to Mozambique

CJTF-HOA sends disaster relief to Mozambique

10:29 AM3/28/2019

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa sent supplies and personnel from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 27, 2019, to assist the United States Agency for International Development with humanitarian assistance efforts in Maputo and Beira, Mozambique.

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Exercise African Lion 19 Commences in Morocco, Tunisia

Exercise African Lion 19 Commences in Morocco, Tunisia

Exercise African Lion 19 Commences in Morocco, Tunisia

1:57 PM3/25/2019

Approximately 1,100 U.S. military personnel have arrived in the Kingdom of Morocco to take part in exercise AFRICAN LION 19. This is an annually-scheduled, combined multilateral exercise designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nations’ tactics, techniques and procedures while demonstrating the strong bond between the nations’ militaries. Exercise AFRICAN LION 19 is led by U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and will include military training in command-post activities and counter-violent extremist organization tactical training.

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U.S Africa Command joins U.S Government Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

U.S Africa Command joins U.S Government Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

U.S Africa Command joins U.S Government Cyclone Idai Relief Efforts

9:13 PM3/24/2019

The President of the United States has directed the Department of Defense to support the international humanitarian relief effort in the Government of the Republic of Mozambique resulting from Cyclone Idai. At the direction of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Africa Command will respond to U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) requests for support and assistance in the flooded region.

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U.S. Africa Command Statement on Amnesty International Report

U.S. Africa Command Statement on Amnesty International Report

U.S. Africa Command Statement on Amnesty International Report

3:54 PM3/19/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducts airstrikes to defend the people of Somalia against terrorism, and to assist the Federal Government of Somalia as it works to alleviate security challenges. Airstrikes are one component of our combined efforts to create a more secure region through assistance to Somali security forces to effectively target al-Shabaab to deny them the ability to build capacity and attack the people of Somalia.

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