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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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 ISIS-Somalia
1:14 PM9/5/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on Aug. 31, Sept. 1, and Sept. 2, 2025.
Gen. Dagvin Anderson meets with Kenyan President William Ruto
1:05 PM9/5/2025
U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), meets with Kenyan President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi. The meeting took place during Anderson’s first trip to Kenya as the new AFRICOM commander.