IUU in Focus - January 2023

U.S. Africa Command highlights illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; its effects on the continent; and our actions with partners to limit its presence.

By Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Meaney , U.S. Africa Command Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Jan 24, 2023

Sierra Leone

Coast Guard

Senegal

Obangame Express

Cabo Verde

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Feb. 10, 2026.

Cutlass Express 2026: Innovation to Drive the Fight Against Trafficking And Illegal Fishing

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Feb. 9, 2026.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Feb. 10, 2026.

Cutlass Express 2026: Innovation to Drive the Fight Against Trafficking And Illegal Fishing

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Feb. 9, 2026.

United States Africa Command

IUU in Focus - January 2023

U.S. Africa Command highlights illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; its effects on the continent; and our actions with partners to limit its presence.