United States Africa Command

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Aug. 25 civilian casualty allegation assessment results released

7:06 PM11/29/2017

After a thorough assessment of the Somali National Army-led operation near Bariire, Somalia, on Aug. 25, 2017 and the associated allegations of civilian casualties, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF) has concluded that the only casualties were those of armed enemy combatants.

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Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:53 PM11/29/2017

Officers from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda prepare for a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during an exercise to complete an AMISOM staff officer course in Nairobi, Kenya. The practice press conference tested the public information officers’ ability to prepare and present a press conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

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Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:51 PM11/29/2017

An officer from the Kenya Defence Forces speaks to media at a simulated press conference March 3, 2016, during a course in Nairobi, Kenya to train African Union Mission in Somalia staff officers prior to deployment. The press conference tested the officers’ ability to answer questions accurately, confidently and without revealing sensitive military information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton)

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Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:36 PM11/29/2017

The U.S. response to the challenges in Somalia has been to work with the Federal Government and the Federal Member state administrations, in coordination with the African Union, the United Nations, and other partners working toward a common goal: to support Somali-led efforts to stabilize and rebuild their country along democratic and federal lines.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

5:14 PM11/27/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against ISIS in northeastern Somalia on Nov. 27, 2017, killing one terrorist.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

6:09 PM11/21/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against an al-Shabaab camp Nov. 21, 2017, at approximately 10:30 a.m. local Somalia time, killing more than 100 militants.

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U.S. conducts airstrikes in coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord

3:53 PM11/21/2017

U.S. forces conducted two precision airstrikes in Libya against ISIS militants Nov. 17 and Nov. 19, 2017.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

1:46 PM11/15/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Nov. 14, 2017, at approximately 6 p.m. local Somalia time, killing several militants.

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AFRICOM, Nigerien investigation teams return to Tongo Tongo, Niger

7:28 PM11/12/2017

A joint U.S. Africa Command and Niger military investigation team returned to the village of Tongo Tongo, Niger on Nov. 12 in order to gain a clearer understanding of the Oct. 4 ambush, the attack site and the surrounding environment.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

6:11 PM11/12/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at approximately 4:30 p.m. local Somalia time, killing one enemy combatant.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

7:32 PM11/9/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Thur., Nov. 9, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. local Somalia time, killing several militants.

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U.S. conducts airstrikes against ISIS in Somalia

5:57 PM11/3/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two separate airstrikes against ISIS, in northeastern Somalia on Nov. 3, 2017, killing several terrorists.

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Why the U.S. Military is in Niger

9:41 PM10/20/2017

A safe, stable, secure and prosperous Africa is an enduring United States interest. Niger is an important partner to the U.S. The United States and Niger have a long-standing bilateral relationship.

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U.S. Africa Command Statement on Situation in Niger

12:36 AM10/5/2017

Update #3: U.S. Africa Command statement on situation in Niger.

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U.S. conducts precision strikes in Libya

9:47 PM9/28/2017

In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted two precision airstrikes in Libya against ISIS militants Sept. 26, 2017, at approximately 2:50 p.m. local time, killing several ISIS militants.

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U.S. conducts precision strikes in Libya

2:33 PM9/24/2017

In coordination with Libya’s Government of National Accord and aligned forces, U.S. forces conducted six precision airstrikes in Libya against an ISIS desert camp on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, killing 17 ISIS militants and destroying three vehicles.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

1:40 PM9/13/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted three precision airstrikes in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Sept. 13, 2017, killing six terrorists.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

9:34 AM9/8/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Sept. 7, 2017, killing one terrorist.

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U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

2:22 PM9/6/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, the Department of Defense conducted a precision airstrike in central Somalia against al-Shabaab militants Sept. 5, 2017, killing three terrorists.

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Sexual Exploitation Abuse in Peace Ops focus of AFRICOM Rule of Law event

9:05 PM8/29/2017

Senegal hosts Accountability Colloquium

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Aug. 25 civilian casualty allegation assessment results released

7:06 PM11/29/2017

After a thorough assessment of the Somali National Army-led operation near Bariire, Somalia, on Aug. 25, 2017 and the associated allegations of civilian casualties, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAF) has concluded that the only casualties were those of armed enemy combatants.

Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:53 PM11/29/2017

Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:51 PM11/29/2017

Why the U.S. Military is in Somalia

1:36 PM11/29/2017

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

5:14 PM11/27/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against ISIS in northeastern Somalia on Nov. 27, 2017, killing one terrorist.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

6:09 PM11/21/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against an al-Shabaab camp Nov. 21, 2017, at approximately 10:30 a.m. local Somalia time, killing more than 100 militants.

U.S. conducts airstrikes in coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord

3:53 PM11/21/2017

U.S. forces conducted two precision airstrikes in Libya against ISIS militants Nov. 17 and Nov. 19, 2017.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

1:46 PM11/15/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Nov. 14, 2017, at approximately 6 p.m. local Somalia time, killing several militants.

AFRICOM, Nigerien investigation teams return to Tongo Tongo, Niger

7:28 PM11/12/2017

A joint U.S. Africa Command and Niger military investigation team returned to the village of Tongo Tongo, Niger on Nov. 12 in order to gain a clearer understanding of the Oct. 4 ambush, the attack site and the surrounding environment.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

6:11 PM11/12/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at approximately 4:30 p.m. local Somalia time, killing one enemy combatant.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

7:32 PM11/9/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Thur., Nov. 9, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. local Somalia time, killing several militants.

U.S. conducts airstrikes against ISIS in Somalia

5:57 PM11/3/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two separate airstrikes against ISIS, in northeastern Somalia on Nov. 3, 2017, killing several terrorists.

Why the U.S. Military is in Niger

9:41 PM10/20/2017

A safe, stable, secure and prosperous Africa is an enduring United States interest. Niger is an important partner to the U.S. The United States and Niger have a long-standing bilateral relationship.

U.S. Africa Command Statement on Situation in Niger

12:36 AM10/5/2017

Update #3: U.S. Africa Command statement on situation in Niger.

U.S. conducts precision strikes in Libya

9:47 PM9/28/2017

In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. forces conducted two precision airstrikes in Libya against ISIS militants Sept. 26, 2017, at approximately 2:50 p.m. local time, killing several ISIS militants.

U.S. conducts precision strikes in Libya

2:33 PM9/24/2017

In coordination with Libya’s Government of National Accord and aligned forces, U.S. forces conducted six precision airstrikes in Libya against an ISIS desert camp on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, killing 17 ISIS militants and destroying three vehicles.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

1:40 PM9/13/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted three precision airstrikes in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Sept. 13, 2017, killing six terrorists.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

9:34 AM9/8/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabaab on Sept. 7, 2017, killing one terrorist.

U.S. conducts airstrike in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

2:22 PM9/6/2017

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, the Department of Defense conducted a precision airstrike in central Somalia against al-Shabaab militants Sept. 5, 2017, killing three terrorists.

Sexual Exploitation Abuse in Peace Ops focus of AFRICOM Rule of Law event

9:05 PM8/29/2017

Senegal hosts Accountability Colloquium