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African Experts Discuss Current, Future Trends in African Peacekeeping

African Experts Discuss Current, Future Trends in African Peacekeeping

African Experts Discuss Current, Future Trends in African Peacekeeping

7:51 AM8/19/2013

The complex and increasing demands placed on African peacekeepers coupled with high expectations requires a significant amount of rethinking by the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), and African Regional Economic Communities (RECs), as

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US, Burundi Joint Engagement Boosts CJTF-HOA Mission

US, Burundi Joint Engagement Boosts CJTF-HOA Mission

US, Burundi Joint Engagement Boosts CJTF-HOA Mission

10:34 AM8/15/2013

Aug 15, 2013 — Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 recently completed a four-week logistics operations engagement with more than 80 Burundi National Defense Force soldiers in preparation for future

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Africa Endeavor 2013 Exercise Kicks off in Zambia

Africa Endeavor 2013 Exercise Kicks off in Zambia

Africa Endeavor 2013 Exercise Kicks off in Zambia

2:31 PM8/8/2013

Military personnel and delegates from more than 30 nations gathered at the Zambian army headquarters, Aug. 7, 2013, in Lusaka, Zambia, for an opening ceremony to begin the Africa Endeavor 2013 exercise. Africa Endeavor is U.S. Africa Command's

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Obangame Express 2014 Planning Commences in Ghana

Obangame Express 2014 Planning Commences in Ghana

Obangame Express 2014 Planning Commences in Ghana

11:20 AM8/5/2013

Gulf of Guinea nations held a planning conference July 23-25 to set in motion objectives and initial concepts for what will be the fourth iteration of Obangame Express, a multinational maritime exercise which is set to take place in spring 2014.

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U.S., South Africa kick-off Exercise Shared Accord 13

U.S., South Africa kick-off Exercise Shared Accord 13

U.S., South Africa kick-off Exercise Shared Accord 13

12:08 PM7/30/2013

Approximately 700 U.S. and 3,000 South African Defense Force (SANDF) service members gathered here for the opening ceremony of Exercise Shared Accord 13 on July 24.

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Marines, Sailors Enhance Ugandan Force Capabilities

Marines, Sailors Enhance Ugandan Force Capabilities

Marines, Sailors Enhance Ugandan Force Capabilities

7:51 AM7/29/2013

Uganda People's Defense Force soldiers recently completed a 10-week joint engagement with U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa for a deployment to Somalia later this year.Uganda provides troops to

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U.S. Launches Two New Food Security Partnerships with Africa

U.S. Launches Two New Food Security Partnerships with Africa

U.S. Launches Two New Food Security Partnerships with Africa

6:51 AM7/29/2013

The top U.S. aid official announced two new partnerships July 25 aimed at improving crop production and reducing hunger in Africa.U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Rajiv Shah launched two new innovation labs to improve

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U.S. Africa Command Prepares for Upcoming CFC Season

U.S. Africa Command Prepares for Upcoming CFC Season

U.S. Africa Command Prepares for Upcoming CFC Season

1:59 PM7/26/2013

Commander, U.S. Africa Command Gen. David M. Rodriguez and Command Sgt. Maj. Darrin J. Bohn step in front of the camera to shoot commercials for this fall’s Combined Federal Campaign, 26 July. The CFC promotes philanthropy around the world through

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Kenyans, U.S Focus on Photography

Kenyans, U.S Focus on Photography

Kenyans, U.S Focus on Photography

7:09 AM7/26/2013

Eight soldiers and airmen from Kenya Defense Forces partnered with two Airman from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public Affairs Office for a two-day, military-to military photojournalism workshop at the International Peace Support

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West Point Cadets Help Uganda Renew Energy Resources

West Point Cadets Help Uganda Renew Energy Resources

West Point Cadets Help Uganda Renew Energy Resources

10:53 AM7/25/2013

As the human population increases, natural resources are rapidly being diminished, which puts pressure on energy conservation, especially to those living in developing countries. In countries where locals depend on parks for resources,

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Shared Accord 13 Kicks Off This Week

Shared Accord 13 Kicks Off This Week

Shared Accord 13 Kicks Off This Week

2:50 PM7/23/2013

U.S. military forces are teaming up with South African National Defense Forces (SANDF) for Shared Accord (SA) 13 near Port Elizabeth, South Africa July 24-Aug. 7

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Africa Center Senior Leaders Panel Discusses Impact of Arab Spring Across Continent

Africa Center Senior Leaders Panel Discusses Impact of Arab Spring Across Continent

Africa Center Senior Leaders Panel Discusses Impact of Arab Spring Across Continent

1:40 PM7/18/2013

The panel discussion took place June 18, 2013, as part of the two-week ACSS Senior Leaders Seminar. More than 50 officials from 36 nations attended the annual seminar.

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Liberian Soldiers Employ Training During Medical Outreach Mission

Liberian Soldiers Employ Training During Medical Outreach Mission

Liberian Soldiers Employ Training During Medical Outreach Mission

2:04 PM7/15/2013

A team of Armed Forces of Liberia soldiers, U.S. service members and county health officials conducted a mobile medical outreach mission in Grand Cape Mount County recently. The mobile mission held from July 1 to July 4, 2013, was a first for

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Sailors Train Ugandan Forces, Prepare for Advancement

Sailors Train Ugandan Forces, Prepare for Advancement

Sailors Train Ugandan Forces, Prepare for Advancement

9:57 AM7/9/2013

Sailors assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa recently completed their second 10-week training engagement with Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers. While enhancing the capabilities of two UPDF logistics

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Partnership Tackles Hunger, Poverty in Africa

Partnership Tackles Hunger, Poverty in Africa

Partnership Tackles Hunger, Poverty in Africa

8:10 AM7/8/2013

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) have announced a partnership intended to accelerate smallholder farmer access to transformative agricultural technologies in Africa.

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Officials from more than 30 Nations Meet for Africa Center’s Annual Senior Leaders Seminar

Officials from more than 30 Nations Meet for Africa Center’s Annual Senior Leaders Seminar

Officials from more than 30 Nations Meet for Africa Center’s Annual Senior Leaders Seminar

9:21 AM6/19/2013

More than 50 senior officials from 36 African countries attended the opening of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS)’s Senior Leaders Seminar on June 17, 2013, in Arlington, Virginia. The opening included keynote remarks by Ms. Amanda

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AFRICOM's Humanitarian Assistance Program Helps Ranchers in Mauritania

AFRICOM's Humanitarian Assistance Program Helps Ranchers in Mauritania

AFRICOM's Humanitarian Assistance Program Helps Ranchers in Mauritania

8:23 AM6/19/2013

Right behind agriculture, ranching is the biggest source of nutrition in West Africa, so for ranchers, a safe and secure place to bring their livestock for vaccinations and de-worming medication is critical. That is why United States Africa

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U.S. Army Africa Sponsors African Deployment Partnership Training in Togo

U.S. Army Africa Sponsors African Deployment Partnership Training in Togo

U.S. Army Africa Sponsors African Deployment Partnership Training in Togo

6:48 AM6/19/2013

As part of African Deployment Partnership Training known as ADAPT, three U.S. Army Soldiers traveled to Lomé, Togo, to provide Phase II of Ground Training for 29 Togolese Defense Force personnel

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Malawi Hosts Final Planning Event for Exercise Africa Endeavor 2013

Malawi Hosts Final Planning Event for Exercise Africa Endeavor 2013

Malawi Hosts Final Planning Event for Exercise Africa Endeavor 2013

1:54 PM6/14/2013

More than 170 participants from across the African, European and North American continents gathered in Lilongwe, Malawi the first week of June for the final planning event leading to Exercise Africa Endeavor currently scheduled to take place in

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African Airmen Return to Air University for U.S. Air Forces Africa Symposium

African Airmen Return to Air University for U.S. Air Forces Africa Symposium

African Airmen Return to Air University for U.S. Air Forces Africa Symposium

11:10 AM6/14/2013

Military officers from the air forces of 16 African countries returned to Air University for the African Airmen Alumni Symposium June 11-13.

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