January 26, 2023
Somalia: Successful U.S. Counterterrorism Operation
The U.S. military conducted a successful counterterrorism operation in Somalia. Additional details will be provided in the coming days. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Seychelles: U.S. and Seychellois Divers Team Up in the Port of Victoria
The divers worked in tandem to start salvaging a wreck that posed a hazard to navigation at the site of a future pier expansion project. Read more »
January 08, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Donates U.S.$9 Million in Weapons, Equipment to Support the Somali National Army
Aside from heavy weapons, equipment included support and construction vehicles, explosive ordinance disposal kits, medical supplies, and maintenance equipment for vehicles and… Read more »
November 24, 2022
East Africa: Gen. Langley Visits East Africa
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley visited Kenya and Djibouti Nov. 22-24. The Command Senior Enlisted Advisor, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher accompanied Langley… Read more »
November 21, 2022
Africa: U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces Train Alongside Tanzanian Partners
The month-long training gave both the U.S. and Tanzania service members the opportunity to develop and maintain critical military-to-military connections and improve joint and… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Djibouti: CJTF-HOA, Partners Build School Library in Djibouti
The Balbala 7 Library is a combined project that provides education opportunities to local children and is designed to give back to the local community. Read more »
October 03, 2022
Somalia: U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting Al-Shabaab Leader
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against the al-Shabaab militant network in Somalia on October 1. The strike… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Somalia: Federal Government of Somalia Engages Insurgents With Support From U.S. Forces
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces near… Read more »
August 13, 2022
Tanzania: USS Hershel "Woody" Williams Crew Conducts WPS Event While in Tanzania
Tanzania, an important partner in maintaining peace and stability in the Western Indian Ocean, participated in exercise Cutlass Express 2022 that works to strengthen partnerships… Read more »