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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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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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MEDRETE 13-2 Helps African Doctors Train the Trainer

MEDRETE 13-2 Helps African Doctors Train the Trainer MEDRETE 13-2 Helps African Doctors Train the Trainer
11:13 AM4/23/2013
In the past, U.S. Army Africa has held Medical Readiness and Training Exercises to conduct ophthalmologic surgery in different countries in Africa to cure its residents of cataracts. To date, there have been more than 800 cases of cataracts cured
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Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course Concludes in Washington, D.C.

Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course Concludes in Washington, D.C. Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course Concludes in Washington, D.C.
11:59 AM4/1/2013
On Friday, March 22, 41 mid-level African security officers, primarily majors and lieutenants-colonel, from 36 countries across Africa completed the Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders Course, a three-week program conducted in
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U.S. Chaplains Conduct Training for Malawi Defense Force

U.S. Chaplains Conduct Training for Malawi Defense Force U.S. Chaplains Conduct Training for Malawi Defense Force
3:57 PM3/29/2013

Hardships that come with returning from a deployment can greatly affect Soldiers and their family members. This concept not only applies to American Soldiers, but Soldiers from other countries as well.

In an effort to help

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Djibouti Navy Hosts Exercise Cutlass Express, East African Maritime Interdiction Exercise

Djibouti Navy Hosts Exercise Cutlass Express, East African Maritime Interdiction Exercise Djibouti Navy Hosts Exercise Cutlass Express, East African Maritime Interdiction Exercise
12:00 AM11/12/2012
The Djibouti Navy welcomed seven other East Africa countries' naval forces to Djibouti City, Djibouti, to participate in the second annual Cutlass Express exercise held Nov. 1 to 8, 2012.

"We are very happy to see these people
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U.S. Supports Development of Peacekeeping Capacity in Africa

U.S. Supports Development of Peacekeeping Capacity in Africa U.S. Supports Development of Peacekeeping Capacity in Africa
12:00 AM9/21/2012
The United States is committed to helping African countries develop effective peacekeeping capability.
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Eastern Accord 2012 Exercise Kicks Off

Eastern Accord 2012 Exercise Kicks Off Eastern Accord 2012 Exercise Kicks Off
12:00 AM9/10/2012
Members from the Missouri Army National Guard's 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, based in Kansas City, and representatives from seven East African countries begin U.S. Army Africa sponsored Eastern Accord 2012 Counter Violent Extremism
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Ceremony Kicks Off Southern Accord 12 in Botswana

Ceremony Kicks Off Southern Accord 12 in Botswana Ceremony Kicks Off Southern Accord 12 in Botswana
12:00 AM8/2/2012
More than 1,200 military personnel from the Republic of Botswana and the United States attended the opening ceremony for Southern Accord 2012 on August 1. Southern Accord is a joint exercise intended to enhance both countries' capabilities in
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For African Anti-Terrorism, Region Must Lead, but U.S. Is Helping

For African Anti-Terrorism, Region Must Lead, but U.S. Is Helping For African Anti-Terrorism, Region Must Lead, but U.S. Is Helping
12:00 AM4/26/2012
Porous borders and weak security institutions have heightened the threat posed by violent groups in East and West Africa, and the United States is working with countries in both regions to counter the threats, not only by empowering their security
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Building Resilience in African Nations is Paramount to Development

Building Resilience in African Nations is Paramount to Development Building Resilience in African Nations is Paramount to Development
12:00 AM4/3/2012
In developing countries experiencing chronic crises, such as those in the Horn of Africa, disaster risk reduction is often just as important, if not more so, than humanitarian response and recovery, according to a senior official from U.S. Agency
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Panetta Thanks Troops in Djibouti

Panetta Thanks Troops in Djibouti Panetta Thanks Troops in Djibouti
12:00 AM12/15/2011

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta kicked off a trip to various countries, December 13, 2011, thanking members of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti for their role in maintaining stability and preventing

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U.S. Welcomes U.N. Assessment of Maritime Piracy in West Africa

U.S. Welcomes U.N. Assessment of Maritime Piracy in West Africa U.S. Welcomes U.N. Assessment of Maritime Piracy in West Africa
12:00 AM10/21/2011
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling for countries and regional organizations in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat maritime piracy, which he says threatens to hinder economic development and
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Building Relationships Through Music in South Africa

Building Relationships Through Music in South Africa Building Relationships Through Music in South Africa
12:00 AM10/3/2011
Music has been called a universal language, capable of bringing people of many different countries and cultures together.

That ability was on display as the members of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band "Touch 'N Go" gave
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Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium

Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium
12:00 AM8/26/2011
For the first time in its nine-year history, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa hosted a senior enlisted conference, August 22 to 24, bringing together service members from 11 countries, spanning four continents, to enhance regional
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Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium

Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium Building Esprit de Corps - CJTF-HOA Hosts Senior NCO Symposium
12:00 AM8/26/2011
For the first time in its nine-year history, the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa hosted a senior enlisted conference, August 22 to 24, 2011, bringing together service members from 11 countries, spanning four continents, to enhance
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Science and Technology Contributes to Health Surveillance in Africa

Science and Technology Contributes to Health Surveillance in Africa Science and Technology Contributes to Health Surveillance in Africa
12:00 AM6/16/2011
Scientists and medical professionals from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America collaborated on improving healthcare in developing countries through the use of science and technology during a conference, June 13-16, 2011 in Stuttgart,
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African Senior Foreign Military Leaders Get Educated on AFRICOM

African Senior Foreign Military Leaders Get Educated on AFRICOM	African Senior Foreign Military Leaders Get Educated on AFRICOM
12:00 AM6/6/2011
Senior foreign military leaders from 18 African countries gathered in Washington D.C. the third week of May 2011 to participate in the second "Warrant Officer and Sergeants Major Symposium" hosted by the U.S. Africa Command with support from the
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APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues

APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues APS 2012 Planning Conference in Norfolk, APS 2011 Continues
12:00 AM5/20/2011
More than 250 military, government and civilian personnel from African, European and South American countries and the United States met in Norfolk the week of May 16, 2011 to begin planning for Africa Partnership Station (APS) engagements to take
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Senior Foreign Military Leaders Gather in Washington D.C for WO/NCO Symposium

Senior Foreign Military Leaders Gather in Washington D.C for WO/NCO Symposium Senior Foreign Military Leaders Gather in Washington D.C for WO/NCO Symposium
12:00 AM5/17/2011
Senior foreign military leaders from 17 African countries gathered in Washington, D.C. at the National Defense University May 17, 2011 to kick off a week long Warrant Offer and Sergeants Major Symposium co-hosted by U.S. Africa Command and the
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