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10:22 AM10/2/2025

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status, without pay, until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

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Lapse In Appropriations

10:21 AM10/2/2025

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status, without pay, until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

10:09 AM9/30/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Sept. 26, 2025

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U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response

3:29 PM9/26/2025

Three state-of-the-art mobile biological threat detection laboratories arrived in Zambia at the end of September and are poised to modernize infectious disease outbreak response across nine southern African nations. This vital initiative, a collaborative effort between Zambia’s National Public Health Institute under the Ministry of Health, U.S. Africa Command’s Office of the Command Surgeon, and the U.S. Embassy in Zambia, is set to dramatically shorten response times and improve the overall capacity to combat and contain potentially devastating outbreaks.

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U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response

3:29 PM9/26/2025

Three state-of-the-art mobile biological threat detection laboratories arrived in Zambia at the end of September and are poised to modernize infectious disease outbreak response across nine southern African nations. This vital initiative, a collaborative effort between Zambia’s National Public Health Institute under the Ministry of Health, U.S. Africa Command’s Office of the Command Surgeon, and the U.S. Embassy in Zambia, is set to dramatically shorten response times and improve the overall capacity to combat and contain potentially devastating outbreaks.

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U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response

3:29 PM9/26/2025

Three state-of-the-art mobile biological threat detection laboratories arrived in Zambia at the end of September and are poised to modernize infectious disease outbreak response across nine southern African nations. This vital initiative, a collaborative effort between Zambia’s National Public Health Institute under the Ministry of Health, U.S. Africa Command’s Office of the Command Surgeon, and the U.S. Embassy in Zambia, is set to dramatically shorten response times and improve the overall capacity to combat and contain potentially devastating outbreaks.

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U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response

2:39 PM9/26/2025

In a significant boost to regional health security, three state-of-the-art mobile biological threat detection laboratories are arriving in Zambia and poised to modernize infectious disease outbreak response across nine southern African nations—Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, and Tanzania.

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

7:20 PM9/24/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Sept. 21, 2025.

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U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

3:03 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Christopher John Lamora, U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon, meet with Cameroon President Paul Biya during a key leader engagement in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Sept. 19, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Cameroon’s President Paul Biya; Minister of Defense Joseph Beti Assomo; Brigadier General Donatien Melingui Nouma, Inspector in charge of Forces at the Defense Head Quarters; and U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon Christopher John Lamora. The engagements reaffirmed Cameroon’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (Courtesy photo by the Presidence of Cameroon)

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U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

3:03 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, Joseph Beti Assomo, Cameroon Minister of Defense, and their staff conduct a key leader engagement in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Sept. 19, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Cameroon’s President Paul Biya; Minister of Defense Joseph Beti Assomo; Brigadier General Donatien Melingui Nouma, Inspector in charge of Forces at the Defense Head Quarters; and U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon Christopher John Lamora. The engagements reaffirmed Cameroon’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)

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U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

3:03 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, left, and Joseph Beti Assomo, Cameroon Minister of Defense, right, pose for a photo during a gift exchange in Yaounde, Cameroon, on Sept. 19, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Cameroon’s President Paul Biya; Minister of Defense Joseph Beti Assomo; Brigadier General Donatien Melingui Nouma, Inspector in charge of Forces at the Defense Head Quarters; and U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon Christopher John Lamora. The engagements reaffirmed Cameroon’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)

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U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

12:27 PM9/22/2025

General Dagvin Anderson conducted a visit to Benin and Cameroon September 16-20, 2025, his first visit to the region as Commander, U.S. Africa Command. The trip highlighted the strong and enduring security partnerships between the United States and these key West African nations.

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U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

12:23 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, right, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi, Benin Chief of Defense Staff, center, and Brian Shukan, U.S. Ambassador to Benin, left, salute a formation of military honors in Cotonou, Benin, on Sept. 16, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Benin’s President Patrice Talon; Minister of Defense, Dr. Alain Fortunet Nauatin; and Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi. The engagements reaffirmed Benin’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)

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U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

12:23 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, left, and Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi, Benin Chief of Defense Staff, listen to a Benin Chief of Defense Staff member in Cotonou, Benin, on Sept. 16, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Benin’s President Patrice Talon; Minister of Defense, Dr. Alain Fortunet Nauatin; and Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi. The engagements reaffirmed Benin’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)

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U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

12:23 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, right, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi, Benin Chief of Defense Staff, center, and Brian Shukan, U.S. Ambassador to Benin, left, salute a formation of military honors in Cotonou, Benin, on Sept. 16, 2025. During his visit, Anderson met with Benin’s President Patrice Talon; Minister of Defense, Dr. Alain Fortunet Nauatin; and Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi. The engagements reaffirmed Benin’s strategic importance as a key security partner in the region and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in support of shared goals for regional stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Donato Maffin)

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al Shabaab

1:08 PM9/17/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting an al Shabaab weapons dealer on Sept. 13, 2025.

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab

10:38 PM9/13/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al Shabaab on Sept. 12, 2025.

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

9:11 AM9/12/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against the ISIS-Somalia terrorist organization in Somalia on Sept. 10, 2025.

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al Shabaab

10:18 AM9/11/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes targeting al Shabaab on Sept. 9, 2025.

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U.S. and Partner Forces Respond to Indirect Fire Near Kismayo, Somalia

7:12 PM9/5/2025

U.S. forces and African partner forces were targeted by indirect fire in the vicinity of Kismayo, Somalia on Sept. 4.

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

10:09 AM9/30/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Sept. 26, 2025

U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response

3:29 PM9/26/2025

U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response

3:29 PM9/26/2025

U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response

3:29 PM9/26/2025

U.S. Africa Command and Zambia CIV-MIL Partnership Brings Mobile Laboratories to Southern Africa: A Game Changer for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response

2:39 PM9/26/2025

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

7:20 PM9/24/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Sept. 21, 2025.

U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

3:03 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

3:03 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

3:03 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

12:27 PM9/22/2025

General Dagvin Anderson conducted a visit to Benin and Cameroon September 16-20, 2025, his first visit to the region as Commander, U.S. Africa Command. The trip highlighted the strong and enduring security partnerships between the United States and these key West African nations.

U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

12:23 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

12:23 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Africa Command Commander Visits West Africa, Underscores Partnership in Addressing Evolving Terrorism Threat

12:23 PM9/22/2025

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al Shabaab

1:08 PM9/17/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes targeting an al Shabaab weapons dealer on Sept. 13, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab

10:38 PM9/13/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al Shabaab on Sept. 12, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

9:11 AM9/12/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against the ISIS-Somalia terrorist organization in Somalia on Sept. 10, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al Shabaab

10:18 AM9/11/2025

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes targeting al Shabaab on Sept. 9, 2025.

U.S. and Partner Forces Respond to Indirect Fire Near Kismayo, Somalia

7:12 PM9/5/2025

U.S. forces and African partner forces were targeted by indirect fire in the vicinity of Kismayo, Somalia on Sept. 4.