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Commander says Africa is too important for Americans to ignore

8:20 AM4/22/2021

Africa has 13 of the 25 fastest growing economies in the world, holds resources critical to 21st century progress, and is at the crossroads of the world.

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Statement from AFRICOM commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the command’s 12th Anniversary

4:41 PM10/1/2020

Today, U.S. Africa Command’s theater is key terrain for global power competition. U.S. Africa Command enables the United States' enduring partnership with like-minded countries to address challenges from strategic competitors like China and Russia, who continue to expand their authoritarian influence worldwide, including in Africa.

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Navy Chefs Topple World Cooking Festival in Istanbul

12:00 AM3/1/2011

Four members of the culinary staff from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. Sixth Fleet packed up their cutlery, fine china and best frying pans, and headed off to compete in the 9th International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival, February 17-20,

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United States Optimistic on Teaming with China to Deter Pirate Attacks

12:00 AM12/23/2008

Collaboration among countries can put a powerful check on criminal activity.

In attempting to stop piracy, such as recent efforts to stop a spate of attacks off the coast of East Africa, there is an important precedent to guide the

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U.S. and China in Dialogue about Africa Relations

12:00 AM7/31/2008

The United States and China continue to engage in dialogue over relations in Africa, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Theresa Whelan said in testimony before

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A Better Africa for Africans Is Goal of U.S. Policy

12:00 AM6/6/2008

The ultimate goal of U.S. foreign policy in Africa is to create a better environment for Africans and better prospects for their future, and not to compete with China for influence.

Summing up U.S. policy toward China and its

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Gates Discusses AFRICOM, Security Cooperation at Security Summit in Asia

12:00 AM6/1/2008

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates wrapped up the Asia Security Summit on June 1, 2008, expressing confidence in strides being made and sharing insights about topics ranging from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to China's military buildup to

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TRANSCRIPT: President Bush Stresses No AFRICOM Bases, No 'Zero-Sum' With China

12:00 AM2/20/2008

The United States does not seek military bases in Africa and is not a fierce competitor with China on the African continent, President George W. Bush said February 20 in Accra, Ghana, during a joint news conference with Ghana's President John

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Commander says Africa is too important for Americans to ignore

8:20 AM4/22/2021

Africa has 13 of the 25 fastest growing economies in the world, holds resources critical to 21st century progress, and is at the crossroads of the world.

Statement from AFRICOM commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the command’s 12th Anniversary

4:41 PM10/1/2020

Navy Chefs Topple World Cooking Festival in Istanbul

12:00 AM3/1/2011

Four members of the culinary staff from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. Sixth Fleet packed up their cutlery, fine china and best frying pans, and headed off to compete in the 9th International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival, February 17-20,

United States Optimistic on Teaming with China to Deter Pirate Attacks

12:00 AM12/23/2008

Collaboration among countries can put a powerful check on criminal activity.

In attempting to stop piracy, such as recent efforts to stop a spate of attacks off the coast of East Africa, there is an important precedent to guide the

U.S. and China in Dialogue about Africa Relations

12:00 AM7/31/2008

The United States and China continue to engage in dialogue over relations in Africa, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Theresa Whelan said in testimony before

A Better Africa for Africans Is Goal of U.S. Policy

12:00 AM6/6/2008

The ultimate goal of U.S. foreign policy in Africa is to create a better environment for Africans and better prospects for their future, and not to compete with China for influence.

Summing up U.S. policy toward China and its

Gates Discusses AFRICOM, Security Cooperation at Security Summit in Asia

12:00 AM6/1/2008

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates wrapped up the Asia Security Summit on June 1, 2008, expressing confidence in strides being made and sharing insights about topics ranging from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to China's military buildup to

TRANSCRIPT: President Bush Stresses No AFRICOM Bases, No 'Zero-Sum' With China

12:00 AM2/20/2008

The United States does not seek military bases in Africa and is not a fierce competitor with China on the African continent, President George W. Bush said February 20 in Accra, Ghana, during a joint news conference with Ghana's President John

United States Africa Command

Search Results

Count: 8

Commander says Africa is too important for Americans to ignore

8:20 AM4/22/2021

Africa has 13 of the 25 fastest growing economies in the world, holds resources critical to 21st century progress, and is at the crossroads of the world.

Statement from AFRICOM commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend on the command’s 12th Anniversary

4:41 PM10/1/2020

Navy Chefs Topple World Cooking Festival in Istanbul

12:00 AM3/1/2011

Four members of the culinary staff from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. Sixth Fleet packed up their cutlery, fine china and best frying pans, and headed off to compete in the 9th International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival, February 17-20,

United States Optimistic on Teaming with China to Deter Pirate Attacks

12:00 AM12/23/2008

Collaboration among countries can put a powerful check on criminal activity. In attempting to stop piracy, such as recent efforts to stop a spate of attacks off the coast of East Africa, there is an important precedent to guide the

U.S. and China in Dialogue about Africa Relations

12:00 AM7/31/2008

The United States and China continue to engage in dialogue over relations in Africa, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Theresa Whelan said in testimony before

A Better Africa for Africans Is Goal of U.S. Policy

12:00 AM6/6/2008

The ultimate goal of U.S. foreign policy in Africa is to create a better environment for Africans and better prospects for their future, and not to compete with China for influence. Summing up U.S. policy toward China and its

Gates Discusses AFRICOM, Security Cooperation at Security Summit in Asia

12:00 AM6/1/2008

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates wrapped up the Asia Security Summit on June 1, 2008, expressing confidence in strides being made and sharing insights about topics ranging from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to China's military buildup to

TRANSCRIPT: President Bush Stresses No AFRICOM Bases, No 'Zero-Sum' With China

12:00 AM2/20/2008

The United States does not seek military bases in Africa and is not a fierce competitor with China on the African continent, President George W. Bush said February 20 in Accra, Ghana, during a joint news conference with Ghana's President John

Collaboration among countries can put a powerful check on criminal activity.

In attempting to stop piracy, such as recent efforts to stop a spate of attacks off the coast of East Africa, there is an important precedent to guide the

The ultimate goal of U.S. foreign policy in Africa is to create a better environment for Africans and better prospects for their future, and not to compete with China for influence.

Summing up U.S. policy toward China and its