4:04 PM10/1/2024

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, left, poses for a photo with U.S. and international service members with the International Military Education and Training program on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2024. Langley’s visit furthered the command’s desire to deepen its partnerships and defense relations by empowering today’s leaders. “I cannot emphasize enough the value that’s placed on the partnerships we maintain, nurture and cultivate across the continent,” said Langley. “Having our African partners at the center and forefront of what we do solidifies our partnership and efforts to promote regional security, stability, and prosperity in Africa.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)

12:01 AM9/27/2024

WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2024) – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Gen. Michael E. Langley, U.S. Marine Corps, commander of U.S. Africa Command, host a dinner on the Ceremonial Barge Chesapeake with African Ambassadors to the U.S., in Washington, Sept. 24, to discuss U.S.-Africa partnerships and shared commitment to fostering security, stability, and prosperity throughout the continent. This meeting, consisting of African maritime nations, provided insight on affirmed relations, current challenges as well as opportunities for advancements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jared Mancuso)

12:01 AM9/27/2024

WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2024) – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Gen. Michael E. Langley, U.S. Marine Corps, commander of U.S. Africa Command, host a dinner on the Ceremonial Barge Chesapeake with African Ambassadors to the U.S., in Washington, Sept. 24, to discuss U.S.-Africa partnerships and shared commitment to fostering security, stability, and prosperity throughout the continent. This meeting, consisting of African maritime nations, provided insight on affirmed relations, current challenges as well as opportunities for advancements. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jared Mancuso)

10:25 AM9/16/2024

U.S. Marines assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, talk to Maureen E. Farrell, deputy assistant secretary of defense for African affairs, third from left, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 9, 2024. Farrell visited Camp Lemonnier and Chabelley Airfield to observe defensive and security protocols. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

10:25 AM9/16/2024

Maureen Farrell, deputy assistant secretary of defense for African affairs, and Rear Adm. Justin A. Kubu, deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, pose for a photo in the CJTF-HOA lobby at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 9, 2024. Farrell's visit focused on engaging with deployed troops and observing operations aimed at theater security cooperation and humanitarian objectives throughout East Africa.

3:19 PM9/12/2024

The Honorable Richard H. Riley, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia greets, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander of United States Africa Command before engagements with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sep. 09, 2024. The visit builds on the ongoing partnership between the U.S. and Somalia in the fight against Al-shabab. U.S. Africa Command is one of seven U.S. Department of Defense geographic combatant commands. The command is responsible for all U.S. military operations, exercises, security cooperation, and conducts crisis response on the African continent in order to advance U.S. interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kyle Brasier)

3:19 PM9/12/2024

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander, United States Africa Command, and Sehri-Nouane Duncan-Jones, Mission Director of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Somalia meet with USAID project managers for a regional stabilization effort briefing in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sep. 10, 2024. The visit builds on the ongoing partnership between the U.S. and Somalia in the fight against Al-shabab. U.S. Africa Command is one of seven U.S. Department of Defense geographic combatant commands. The command is responsible for all U.S. military operations, exercises, security cooperation, and conducts crisis response on the African continent in order to advance U.S. interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Kyle Brasier)

1:06 PM8/7/2024

U.S. and Botswana participants in exercise Southern Accord 2024 pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, as well as peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Richard Dickson)

1:06 PM8/7/2024

Seth Henderson, lead exercise planner for Southern Accord 2024, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), sits with Botswana Defence Force partners during the opening ceremony of the exercise in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by SETAF-AF. Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, as well as peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

1:06 PM8/7/2024

Botswana Defence Force Lance Cpl. Malebogo Mojaeti, an aircraft mechanic, and U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jerri Edwards, bilateral affairs noncommissioned officer at U.S. Embassy Gaborone, pose for a photo during the opening ceremony of exercise Southern Accord 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana, Aug. 5, 2024. Southern Accord 2024 is a bi-annual joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, as well as peacekeeping and aeromedical evacuation. The exercise is designed to enhance bilateral military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)

9:59 AM7/22/2024

10:35 AM7/9/2024

Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman, U.S. Africa Command Director for Strategy, Engagement and Programs (J5) and Colonel Major Mamane Sani Kiaou, Nigerien Chief of Army Staff, address the media during a ceremony marking the official turnover of the U.S. compound on Air Base 101 in Niamey. This Nigerien base has housed U.S. personnel and assets to help counter violent extremist organizations in the region. With the closure of the U.S. compound on Air Base 101, U.S. forces will now focus on completing the withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Agadez. (Photo by USAF Maj. Sandy Van Den Mooter)

10:35 AM7/9/2024

Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman, U.S. Africa Command Director for Strategy, Engagement and Programs (J5) and Colonel Major Mamane Sani Kiaou, Nigerien Chief of Army Staff, address the media during a ceremony marking the official turnover of the U.S. compound on Air Base 101 in Niamey. This Nigerien base has housed U.S. personnel and assets to help counter violent extremist organizations in the region. With the closure of the U.S. compound on Air Base 101, U.S. forces will now focus on completing the withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Agadez. (Photo by USAF Maj. Sandy Van Den Mooter)

4:02 PM7/8/2024

Attendees of the African Chiefs of Defense Conference 2024 pose for a group photo in Gaborone, Botswana, June 25, 2024. ACHOD 2024 brings together Chiefs of Defense from 35 African countries, the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, representatives from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and U.S. Army Africa in Gaborone, Botswana. Cohosted between the Botswana Defence Force and U.S. Africa Command, ACHOD provides an opportunity for senior military officials from across Africa to discuss topics such as counter terrorism, collaboration in crisis response, and the importance of civilian and military relations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Addysyn Tobar)

8:37 AM7/2/2024

This initiative marks the 64th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of the Congo, highlighting both nations' commitment to peace, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding.

10:32 AM6/25/2024

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, Commander and Senior Enlisted Advisor of U.S. Africa Command, met with U.S. military cadets during the 2023 ChOD Conference. African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 43 countries met in Rome for the annual African Chiefs of Defense Conference held from February 27 to March 2, 2023.

8:04 AM6/25/2024

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, speaks with military leaders between panel discussions at the 2023 ChOD Conference. African Chiefs of Defense and senior military leaders from 43 countries met in Rome for the annual African Chiefs of Defense Conference held from February 27 to March 2, 2023.

12:00 AM6/25/2024

Senior military representatives from 34 countries met in Gaborone, Botswana for the African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) to discuss security and partnership on the African continent, June 24-26.

10:39 AM5/22/2024

Ambassador Robert Scott, deputy commander for civil-military engagement at U.S. Africa Command, visited Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles May 11-18 to meet with partner nation government officials and discuss the countries’ regional efforts to address maritime security challenges.