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Joseph Kony’s Former School Celebrates New Start

12:00 AM7/29/2009

On Wednesday, July 15, the Gulu District local government opened the new Odek P7 School, formerly attended by Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony. Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Walter Ochora officiated at the opening

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U.S. Department of State Surpasses Target of 75,000 Trained Peacekeepers by 2010

12:00 AM7/24/2009

Following is a press release by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Public Affairs:

The United States has surpassed its commitment, adopted at the 2004 G-8 Sea Island Summit, to train and equip 75,000 new peacekeepers to be

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Leidig Turns Over Commands at Nisida Ceremony

12:00 AM7/23/2009

Rear Admiral Joe Leidig turned over command to Rear Admiral John Richardson during a ceremony at Nisida, a small island near Naples, Italy, July 22, 2009.

Richardson takes on four titles from Leidig: Director, U.S. Naval Forces

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U.S. Africa Command Hosts Military Intelligence Course in Nigeria

12:00 AM7/22/2009

Thirty officers from seven African nations graduated June 26, 2009 for a 12-week, introductory intelligence course held at Nigeria's Defence Intelligence School aimed at training junior officers in the basic skills necessary to operate on a

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Arleigh Burke, SAS Amatola Arrive in Simon's Town, South Africa

12:00 AM7/21/2009

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) made its second South African port call, July 18, 2009, after a week-long series of at-sea exercises with South Africa corvette SAS Amatola (F 145). The two ships conducted a range of cooperative activities geared to

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Defense and Security: French Cooperation in Africa

12:00 AM7/17/2009

A French general expressed support for U.S.-French security cooperation efforts in Africa during a visit to the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) on July 8, 2009 where he provided an overview of France's security activities in

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Websites for U.S. Army Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, Offer Full Coverage of Obama Visit to Ghana

12:00 AM7/11/2009

The Website of U.S. Army Africa, based in Italy, is offering full coverage of President Obama's visit to Ghana July 10-11, his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office in January. The Website of U.S. Air Forces Africa is providing

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TRANSCRIPT: Obama says Africa Command Focused on Partnership to Address Common Challenges

12:00 AM7/11/2009

Conflicts in Africa represent not just regional but global security challenges, and the United States has a responsibility to partner with Africa to address those challenges, President Obama said July 11, speaking to the Ghanaian Parliament. Read more

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BACKGROUND BRIEFING: President's Stopover in Ghana Shows Africa is Integrated in U.S. Foreign Policy

12:00 AM7/10/2009

Instead of "doing some sort of grand tour just once a term," President Obama's visit to Ghana July 10-11 is in conjunction with other world travel, demonstrating that Africa is an integral part of the world community, an

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U.S. Military Supports President Obama's Visit to Africa

12:00 AM7/10/2009

More than 150 airmen, sailors and Marines in Ghana and 1,000 sailors aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) came together to form a task force to support U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Ghana July 10 and 11.

The mission was

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Face of Defense: Soldier Prepares for President's Ghana Visit

12:00 AM7/9/2009

A North Dakota Army National Guard officer is on the front end of President Barack Obama's visit to the country later this week.

Major Michael A. Holly is assigned as the bilateral affairs officer for North Dakota's State

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CJTF-HOA Assists Comoros Search and Rescue Operations

12:00 AM7/2/2009

Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa have deployed to assist with search-and-rescue operations of Yemeni Air Flight 626, an Airbus A310 that crashed on June 30, 2009 in the Indian Ocean 10 kilometers off shore during its

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Background Briefing on U.S. Assistance to the Somalia Transitional Federal Government

12:00 AM6/29/2009

Website Editor's note: The following statement issued by the U.S. Department of State on June 26, 2009 is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role

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Liberia Faces Post-Conflict Mental Health Burden, According to Health Expert

12:00 AM6/19/2009

After nearly two decades of civil war in Liberia, the nation is now recovering from a history of devastation characterized by ethnic killings and massive abuses. However, the damage extends far beyond the physical losses. According to a health
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APS Arleigh Burke Arrives in Mombasa

12:00 AM6/18/2009

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrived in Kenya's second largest city June 17, 2009 for a six-day port visit as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS).

APS is an international initiative led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval
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Kenya-Born Harvard Professor Speaks at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters

12:00 AM6/5/2009

U.S. Africa Command kicked off its first command speaker series May 21, 2009 with a presentation by Kenya-native Calestous Juma, Harvard University professor of the practice of international development.

The command speaker program is
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U.S. Service Members Arrive in Benin for Shared Accord

12:00 AM6/5/2009

Approximately 400 U.S. military personnel have begun arriving in Bembereke, Benin, to take part in Exercise SHARED ACCORD June 3, 2009.

Exercise SHARED ACCORD is a scheduled U.S.-Benin exercise focusing on the conduct of small unit
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A New Beginning: The U.S. and Muslim Communities Around the World

12:00 AM6/4/2009

On June 4, 2009, President Obama delivered his promised address to Muslim communities around the world. He announced a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world based on mutual interest and mutual respect, including new
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Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell Concludes First Libya Port Visit in 40 Years

12:00 AM6/4/2009

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell (WHEC 719) crewmembers departed the port of Tubruq, Libya on June 2, 2009 after two days of professional engagements intended to promote the growing relationship between the United States and Libya.
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell Arrives in Tubruq, Libya

12:00 AM6/1/2009

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell (WHEC 719) arrived in Tubruq, Libya on May 31, 2009 as part of a theater security cooperation mission to strengthen the maritime partnership between the United States and Libya.

Boutwell is the first
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Joseph Kony’s Former School Celebrates New Start

12:00 AM7/29/2009

On Wednesday, July 15, the Gulu District local government opened the new Odek P7 School, formerly attended by Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony. Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Walter Ochora officiated at the opening

U.S. Department of State Surpasses Target of 75,000 Trained Peacekeepers by 2010

12:00 AM7/24/2009

Following is a press release by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Public Affairs: The United States has surpassed its commitment, adopted at the 2004 G-8 Sea Island Summit, to train and equip 75,000 new peacekeepers to be

Leidig Turns Over Commands at Nisida Ceremony

12:00 AM7/23/2009

Rear Admiral Joe Leidig turned over command to Rear Admiral John Richardson during a ceremony at Nisida, a small island near Naples, Italy, July 22, 2009. Richardson takes on four titles from Leidig: Director, U.S. Naval Forces

U.S. Africa Command Hosts Military Intelligence Course in Nigeria

12:00 AM7/22/2009

Thirty officers from seven African nations graduated June 26, 2009 for a 12-week, introductory intelligence course held at Nigeria's Defence Intelligence School aimed at training junior officers in the basic skills necessary to operate on a

Arleigh Burke, SAS Amatola Arrive in Simon's Town, South Africa

12:00 AM7/21/2009

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) made its second South African port call, July 18, 2009, after a week-long series of at-sea exercises with South Africa corvette SAS Amatola (F 145). The two ships conducted a range of cooperative activities geared to

Defense and Security: French Cooperation in Africa

12:00 AM7/17/2009

A French general expressed support for U.S.-French security cooperation efforts in Africa during a visit to the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) on July 8, 2009 where he provided an overview of France's security activities in

Websites for U.S. Army Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, Offer Full Coverage of Obama Visit to Ghana

12:00 AM7/11/2009

The Website of U.S. Army Africa, based in Italy, is offering full coverage of President Obama's visit to Ghana July 10-11, his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office in January. The Website of U.S. Air Forces Africa is providing

TRANSCRIPT: Obama says Africa Command Focused on Partnership to Address Common Challenges

12:00 AM7/11/2009

Conflicts in Africa represent not just regional but global security challenges, and the United States has a responsibility to partner with Africa to address those challenges, President Obama said July 11, speaking to the Ghanaian Parliament. Read more

BACKGROUND BRIEFING: President's Stopover in Ghana Shows Africa is Integrated in U.S. Foreign Policy

12:00 AM7/10/2009

Instead of "doing some sort of grand tour just once a term," President Obama's visit to Ghana July 10-11 is in conjunction with other world travel, demonstrating that Africa is an integral part of the world community, an

U.S. Military Supports President Obama's Visit to Africa

12:00 AM7/10/2009

More than 150 airmen, sailors and Marines in Ghana and 1,000 sailors aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) came together to form a task force to support U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Ghana July 10 and 11. The mission was

Face of Defense: Soldier Prepares for President's Ghana Visit

12:00 AM7/9/2009

A North Dakota Army National Guard officer is on the front end of President Barack Obama's visit to the country later this week. Major Michael A. Holly is assigned as the bilateral affairs officer for North Dakota's State

CJTF-HOA Assists Comoros Search and Rescue Operations

12:00 AM7/2/2009

Service members from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa have deployed to assist with search-and-rescue operations of Yemeni Air Flight 626, an Airbus A310 that crashed on June 30, 2009 in the Indian Ocean 10 kilometers off shore during its

Background Briefing on U.S. Assistance to the Somalia Transitional Federal Government

12:00 AM6/29/2009

Website Editor's note: The following statement issued by the U.S. Department of State on June 26, 2009 is provided to further public understanding of U.S. foreign policy toward African security. U.S. Africa Command plays a subordinate role

Liberia Faces Post-Conflict Mental Health Burden, According to Health Expert

12:00 AM6/19/2009

After nearly two decades of civil war in Liberia, the nation is now recovering from a history of devastation characterized by ethnic killings and massive abuses. However, the damage extends far beyond the physical losses. According to a health

APS Arleigh Burke Arrives in Mombasa

12:00 AM6/18/2009

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrived in Kenya's second largest city June 17, 2009 for a six-day port visit as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS is an international initiative led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval

Kenya-Born Harvard Professor Speaks at U.S. Africa Command Headquarters

12:00 AM6/5/2009

U.S. Africa Command kicked off its first command speaker series May 21, 2009 with a presentation by Kenya-native Calestous Juma, Harvard University professor of the practice of international development. The command speaker program is

U.S. Service Members Arrive in Benin for Shared Accord

12:00 AM6/5/2009

Approximately 400 U.S. military personnel have begun arriving in Bembereke, Benin, to take part in Exercise SHARED ACCORD June 3, 2009. Exercise SHARED ACCORD is a scheduled U.S.-Benin exercise focusing on the conduct of small unit

A New Beginning: The U.S. and Muslim Communities Around the World

12:00 AM6/4/2009

On June 4, 2009, President Obama delivered his promised address to Muslim communities around the world. He announced a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world based on mutual interest and mutual respect, including new

Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell Concludes First Libya Port Visit in 40 Years

12:00 AM6/4/2009

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell (WHEC 719) crewmembers departed the port of Tubruq, Libya on June 2, 2009 after two days of professional engagements intended to promote the growing relationship between the United States and Libya. Read more

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell Arrives in Tubruq, Libya

12:00 AM6/1/2009

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell (WHEC 719) arrived in Tubruq, Libya on May 31, 2009 as part of a theater security cooperation mission to strengthen the maritime partnership between the United States and Libya. Boutwell is the first

Following is a press release by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Public Affairs:

The United States has surpassed its commitment, adopted at the 2004 G-8 Sea Island Summit, to train and equip 75,000 new peacekeepers to be

Rear Admiral Joe Leidig turned over command to Rear Admiral John Richardson during a ceremony at Nisida, a small island near Naples, Italy, July 22, 2009.

Richardson takes on four titles from Leidig: Director, U.S. Naval Forces

More than 150 airmen, sailors and Marines in Ghana and 1,000 sailors aboard the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) came together to form a task force to support U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Ghana July 10 and 11.

The mission was

A North Dakota Army National Guard officer is on the front end of President Barack Obama's visit to the country later this week.

Major Michael A. Holly is assigned as the bilateral affairs officer for North Dakota's State

USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) arrived in Kenya's second largest city June 17, 2009 for a six-day port visit as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS).

APS is an international initiative led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-U.S. Naval

U.S. Africa Command kicked off its first command speaker series May 21, 2009 with a presentation by Kenya-native Calestous Juma, Harvard University professor of the practice of international development.

The command speaker program is

Approximately 400 U.S. military personnel have begun arriving in Bembereke, Benin, to take part in Exercise SHARED ACCORD June 3, 2009.

Exercise SHARED ACCORD is a scheduled U.S.-Benin exercise focusing on the conduct of small unit

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell (WHEC 719) crewmembers departed the port of Tubruq, Libya on June 2, 2009 after two days of professional engagements intended to promote the growing relationship between the United States and Libya.
Read more

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell (WHEC 719) arrived in Tubruq, Libya on May 31, 2009 as part of a theater security cooperation mission to strengthen the maritime partnership between the United States and Libya.

Boutwell is the first