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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Civilian casualty allegations in Somalia

Civilian casualty allegations in Somalia

Civilian casualty allegations in Somalia

6:57 PM8/25/2017

We are aware of the civilian casualty allegations near Bariire, Somalia. We take any allegations of civilian casualties seriously, and per standard, we are conducting an assessment into the situation to determine the facts on the ground.

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Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi

Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi

Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi

1:40 PM8/21/2017

The Malawi Defense Force, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command is hosting representatives from more than 40 nations from across Africa, Europe and the United States for the 12th annual Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) Leader Symposium here Aug. 21-25.

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U.S. conducts three strikes against al-Shabaab

U.S. conducts three strikes against al-Shabaab

U.S. conducts three strikes against al-Shabaab

2:50 PM8/17/2017

From Aug. 16-17, 2017, the Department of Defense conducted a series of three precision airstrikes against al-Shabaab militants, killing seven fighters.

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U.S. strikes against al-Shabaab

U.S. strikes against al-Shabaab

U.S. strikes against al-Shabaab

4:56 PM8/10/2017

On Aug. 10, 2017, the Department of Defense conducted two kinetic strikes against al-Shabaab militants.

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U.S. confirms strike against al-Shabaab’s Ali Jabal

U.S. confirms strike against al-Shabaab’s Ali Jabal

U.S. confirms strike against al-Shabaab’s Ali Jabal

10:37 AM8/4/2017

On July 30, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Somalia local time, the Department of Defense conducted a successful kinetic strike near Tortoroow in southern Somalia, killing al-Shabaab’s Ali Muhammad Hussein, known as Ali Jabal.

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U.S. strike against al-Shabaab

U.S. strike against al-Shabaab

U.S. strike against al-Shabaab

1:49 PM7/31/2017

On July 30, 2017, at approximately 3 p.m. Somalia local time working from actionable intelligence, the Department of Defense conducted a successful kinetic strike operation against an al-Shabaab Mogadishu Attack Network militant in Somalia, killing one fighter and with no civilian casualties.

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U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute

U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute

U.S., South African troops kick off Shared Accord 2017 with ceremonial tribute

1:40 PM7/19/2017

South African Army Brig. Gen. Gustav Lategan and Brig. Gen. William J.Prendergast, U.S. Army Africa Deputy Commanding General, places the final plaque on the pile of rocks signifying the pledge to train safely during Shared Accord 2017 at the South Africa Army Combat Training Center, July 17, 2017. SA17 is a Joint-Combined Command Post Exercise (CPX) and company field training exercise (FTX) focused on peace keeping operations designed to exercise participants' capability and capacity to conduct African Union/United Nations mandated peace keeping operations.

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Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

12:47 PM7/19/2017

Vice Adm. Michael Franken, Deputy to the Commander for Military Operations, participates in a session during the OCP Policy Center’s African Peace and Security Annual Conference in Rabat, Morocco July 9-11, 2017.

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Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

Deputy to the commander attends African peace and security conference

12:33 PM7/19/2017

Vice Adm. Michael Franken participated in the OCP Policy Center’s African Peace and Security Annual Conference in Rabat, Morocco July 9-11, 2017.

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U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia

U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia

U.S. strikes al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia

5:44 PM7/5/2017

On July 4, 2017 the Department of Defense conducted a successful collective self-defense strike operation against an al-Shabaab troop concentration.

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Strategic alignment of audits in Africa increases medical readiness and reduces cost

Strategic alignment of audits in Africa increases medical readiness and reduces cost

Strategic alignment of audits in Africa increases medical readiness and reduces cost

11:21 AM7/5/2017

Public Health Activity-Italy Veterinary Corps officers conduct sanitation audits for food and water risk assessment in support of U.S. Army Africa’s United Accord 2017 exercise.

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U.S. strike against al-Shabaab logistics node

U.S. strike against al-Shabaab logistics node

U.S. strike against al-Shabaab logistics node

6:17 PM6/11/2017

On June 11, 2017, U.S. forces conducted a precision airstrike in southern Somalia.

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Year in Review - a look back at AFRICOM's top stories in 2017

Year in Review - a look back at AFRICOM's top stories in 2017

Year in Review - a look back at AFRICOM's top stories in 2017

4:42 PM6/1/2017

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division and Ghana Armed Forces soldiers participate in a farewell event during United Accord 2017 at Bundase Training Camp, Bundase, Ghana, May 29, 2017. United Accord (formerly Western Accord) 2017 is an annual, combined, joint military exercise that promotes regional relationships, increases capacity, trains U.S. and Western African forces, and encourages cross training and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Victor Perez Vargas/Released)

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United Accord 2017 enhances readiness from private to general

United Accord 2017 enhances readiness from private to general

United Accord 2017 enhances readiness from private to general

2:12 PM6/1/2017

Jungle warfare school marks the first time African partner nation trained U.S. Army Africa regionally aligned forces

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Statement by AFRICOM Commander Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser on meeting with Prime Minister al-Sarraj in Tripoli, Libya

Statement by AFRICOM Commander Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser on meeting with Prime Minister al-Sarraj in Tripoli, Libya

Statement by AFRICOM Commander Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser on meeting with Prime Minister al-Sarraj in Tripoli, Libya

12:38 PM5/23/2017

Statement by Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command

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USAFRICOM’s Senior Enlisted Leader visits and motivates CJTF-HOA forces

USAFRICOM’s Senior Enlisted Leader visits and motivates CJTF-HOA forces

USAFRICOM’s Senior Enlisted Leader visits and motivates CJTF-HOA forces

12:40 PM5/17/2017

Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) for Headquarters United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, visited enlisted members of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) on Camp Lemonnier, here April 27. (Photo by Air Force Tech Sgt. Andria Allmond/Released)

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