AFRICOM Commander Highlights Focus on Counter Terrorism, Partner Capacity Building During House Armed Services Committee Testimony
12:38 PM6/11/2025
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander of United States Africa Command, testified June 10, 2025, before the House Armed Services Committee on how the command ensures America’s deterrence and peace through strength.
AFRICOM and Norwegian Military Leaders Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation in Africa
10:10 AM3/25/2025
A delegation from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) concluded a series of meetings with Norwegian military and civilian officials in Oslo, March 18-20, addressing maritime challenges that threaten international security interests and stability in Africa.
United States turns over C-130H to Botswana Defence Force
12:00 AM6/27/2024
U.S. Ambassador Howard A. Van Vranken, U.S. Ambassador to Botswana, and U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, participated in the official transfer of a former U.S. military C-130 Hercules aircraft to the Botswana Defence Force in a significant step towards enhancing Botswana's defense capabilities.
African Chiefs of Defense Conference Concludes in Botswana
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.
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael E. Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador Richard Riley, recently conducted high-level meetings with senior Somali government officials and international partners to discuss ongoing security efforts and future strategic initiatives.