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AFRICOM commander visit to Ghana highlights U.S. support for joint security cooperation

AFRICOM commander visit to Ghana highlights U.S. support for joint security cooperation

AFRICOM commander visit to Ghana highlights U.S. support for joint security cooperation

11:12 AM2/25/2021

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House as part of a two-day visit Feb. 23-24. “Ghana is an African security leader and a key partner of U.S. Africa Command. I look forward to exploring ways we can continue to deepen our partnership,” Townsend said.

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AFRICOM commander visit to Ghana highlights U.S. support for joint security cooperation

AFRICOM commander visit to Ghana highlights U.S. support for joint security cooperation

AFRICOM commander visit to Ghana highlights U.S. support for joint security cooperation

11:11 AM2/25/2021

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House as part of a two-day visit Feb. 23-24. “Ghana is an African security leader and a key partner of U.S. Africa Command. I look forward to exploring ways we can continue to deepen our partnership,” Townsend said.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

8:27 AM2/23/2021

Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Kalynn Fitzgerald observes the coastline of Cape Town while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams during a previously scheduled port visit to South Africa on Feb. 20, 2021. Hershel Williams is operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet to conduct interoperability training and building strategic partnerships with their African partners.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

8:26 AM2/23/2021

During a previously scheduled port visit the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams pulls into the Cape Town harbor of South Africa on Feb. 20, 2021. Hershel Williams is operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet to conduct interoperability training and building strategic partnerships with their African partners.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

8:23 AM2/23/2021

Lt. Cmdr. Sarah Chamberas observes the coastline of Cape Town while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams during a previously scheduled port visit to South Africa on Feb. 20, 2021. Hershel Williams is operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet to conduct interoperability training and building strategic partnerships with their African partners.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

8:21 AM2/23/2021

Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Hector Amador observes the coastline of Cape Town while on board the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams during a previously scheduled port visit to South Africa on Feb. 20, 2021. Hershel Williams is operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet to conduct interoperability training and building strategic partnerships with their African partners.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams visits Cape Town to strengthen bilateral ties

8:19 AM2/23/2021

During a previously scheduled port visit the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams pulls into the Cape Town harbor, South Africa, Feb. 20, 2021. Hershel Williams is operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet to conduct interoperability training and building strategic partnerships with their African partners.

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Michigan National Guard

Michigan National Guard

Michigan National Guard

1:00 PM2/18/2021

Counterparts from U.S. African Command, the Michigan National Guard, and the Armed Forces of Liberia participate in a remote meeting January 20, 2021, as a part of an initiative of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)’s Office of Legal Counsel known as Command Advice, Investigations, and Coordination (CAIC, pronounced “cake”). This new program deepens military adherence to the rule of law and facilitates military support to the prosecution of terrorists. It is implemented through a series of multilateral and bilateral engagements, with National Guard units taking the lead on bilateral engagements where partnerships already exist. Michigan and Liberia have had an established relationship under the U.S. National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program (SPP) since 2010 (Courtesy Photo).

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams enters Mombasa, Kenya

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams enters Mombasa, Kenya

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams enters Mombasa, Kenya

8:19 AM2/9/2021

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams steams along through the Mombasa, Kenya, harbor, Feb. 8, 2021. Williams is operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet to conduct interoperability training and build strategic partnerships with their African partners.

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Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise

Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise

Plans underway for African Lion, Africa's biggest military exercise

8:39 AM2/4/2021

African Lions 21 is scheduled to kick off in June 2021. This year's iteration will involve ~5,000 troops from the U.S., Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and elsewhere.

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Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa

Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa

Air Forces Africa commander reaffirms commitment to North Africa

10:20 AM1/15/2021

Continued engagement plays a crucial role in strengthening U.S. relationships with North African partner nations to better pursue a shared goal of global security.

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Statement from AFRICOM Commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the activation of Joint Task Force - Quartz

Statement from AFRICOM Commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the activation of Joint Task Force - Quartz

Statement from AFRICOM Commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the activation of Joint Task Force - Quartz

3:04 PM12/19/2020

The United States is not withdrawing or disengaging from East Africa. We remain committed to helping our African partners build a more secure future. We also remain capable of striking Al-Shabaab at the time and place of our choosing—they should not test us.

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NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations

NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations

NCO development focus of AFRICOM Senior Enlisted Leader's visit to African nations

12:00 AM12/18/2020

As part of Townsend’s African Enlisted Development Strategy (AEDS), Thresher focused his trip on the top Kenyan non-commissioned officers (NCO) responsible for developing NCOs within the Kenya Defense Forces.

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Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response

Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response

Donation of 40-bed field hospital supports South Africa's COVID-19 response

4:10 PM11/18/2020

The hospital can operate autonomously and is equipped with eight air conditioning units equipped with high efficiency particulate air filtration and ultraviolet light scrubber systems to control infections.

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USS Hershel “Woody” Williams joins allies, partners for exercise Grand African NEMO

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams joins allies, partners for exercise Grand African NEMO

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams joins allies, partners for exercise Grand African NEMO

9:32 AM10/16/2020

An Italian NH 90 helicopter assigned to the Italian Navy frigate ITS Federico Martinengo, lands on the Martinengo during Grand African NEMO, in the Gulf of Guinea, Oct. 08. Hershel "Woody" Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

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U.S. increases engagements with African nations

U.S. increases engagements with African nations

U.S. increases engagements with African nations

10:25 AM10/5/2020

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper visited Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, highlighting America's long-term involvement in North Africa.

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Liaison officer bridges Kenya, U.S. cooperation

Liaison officer bridges Kenya, U.S. cooperation

Liaison officer bridges Kenya, U.S. cooperation

9:40 AM6/16/2020

With mission sets that cover 12 different countries throughout East Africa, the ability to work with various units and nations is key to the success of an organization like the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA).

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Protective masks distributed in South Africa

Protective masks distributed in South Africa

Protective masks distributed in South Africa

12:00 AM5/14/2020

Embassy announces 729,000 protective masks donated for South Africa’s National Department of Health to help combat COVID-19.

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Locally-sourced protective masks donated to South Africa

Locally-sourced protective masks donated to South Africa

Locally-sourced protective masks donated to South Africa

12:00 AM4/25/2020

The U.S Embassy in South Africa provided 12,400 protective masks to the South African National Defence Force’s military health to enhance efforts in combating COVID-19.

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Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors

Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors

Legal Colloquium strengthens relationships between African commanders and legal advisors

11:35 PM4/21/2020

PRETORIA, South Africa-- More than 110 African participants from nearly 40 AU member militaries were represented at the 2020 Colloquium, states met to discuss the important role legal advisors provide operational commanders as they addressed issues on the battlefield. The event, held March 3-5 in Pretoria, South Africa, is the only military conference that exclusively brings together military commanders and legal advisors from across the African Union (AU). (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy South Africa)

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