Kenya: U.S., Kenya Prepare for the Unimaginable CBRN Threat

Imagine two scenarios. Scenario 1: Dawn breaks over the capital of Kenya. A U.S. diplomat leaves his residence for the embassy. After a 20-minute ride, his car arrives at the gate… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted multiple airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on March 25, 2025. Read more »

Africa: Africom and Norwegian Military Leaders Strengthen Maritime Security Cooperation in Africa

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… Read more »

Africa: 36th Annual International Military Chiefs of Chaplains Conference and First Chaplain Africa Forum Held in Brussels

The U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and Belgian Ministry of Defence, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and U.S. Indo Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) Chaplain… Read more »

Africa: Military Flight Supports Partner Training, Projects Global Power

U.S. Africa Command, supported by U.S. Strategic Command, conducted a unique training opportunity with Libyan military tactical air controllers to promote the process of… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on Feb. 21 and 22, 2025. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Forces Strike On ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on Feb. 01, 2025. The joint airstrikes targeted senior… Read more »

Africa: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Visits U.S. Africa Command

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, on Feb. 11, 2025, as part of his first overseas trip in office. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting Isis-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on Feb. 1, 2025. Read more »

Benin: U.S. Defense Officials Conclude Visit to Benin and Côte d'Ivoire

U.S. defense officials have concluded a successful visit to Benin and Côte d'Ivoire, focused on reinforcing defense and security cooperation with our key partners in Coastal… Read more »

Africa: AFRICOM Takes Steps to Combat Human Trafficking and Child Soldiering

The Department of Defense's Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) Program Management Office (PMO) conducted a site visit to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), aiming to address the… Read more »

West Africa: Langley Expands Campaign of Learning Footprint to West Africa

It was once stated that the journey of a thousand miles was not for the weak, but for the one who was willing to be courageously intentional about every step taken along the path.… Read more »

Zambia: United States and Zambia Strengthen Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence

The United States military partnered with the Zambian Defense Force (ZDF) to host a workshop in Lusaka from September 23 to October 2 to strengthen the ZDF's capabilities to combat… Read more »

West Africa: U.S. Africa Command and Cameroon Armed Forces Host West Africa Logistics Conference in Douala

Military Logistics professionals from 13 African nations and organizations and the United States attend Read more »

Niger: U.S. Withdrawal From Niger Completed

The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announce that the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Niger is complete. Read more »

Djibouti: Africom Leadership Visits Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

In a demonstration of U.S. commitment to regional stability and security, key leaders from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) visited Camp Lemonnier to engage with U.S. troops deployed… Read more »

Kenya: Africom Commander Visits Kenya

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command visited Kenya to further cooperation and build on the strong relationship with the Kenyan Defence Force, Sept… Read more »

Botswana: U.S., Botswana Defence Forces Kick Off Exercise Southern Accord 2024

Exercise Southern Accord 2024 officially began on August 5, 2025, launching a two-week joint military exercise between U.S. and Botswana forces. The opening ceremony in Gaborone… Read more »

Niger: The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger Joint Statement

The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announce that the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Air Base 201 in Agadez is… Read more »

Somalia: Federal Government of Somalia Engages Terrorists With Support From U.S. Forces

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab terrorists on July 15. Read more »

Algeria: Africom Commander Concludes Second Trip to Algeria

U.S. Marine Corps Gen Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command wrapped up his second visit to Algeria on July 23, 2024. Read more »

Botswana: United States Turns Over C-130h to Botswana Defence Force

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… Read more »

Botswana: African Chiefs of Defense Conference Concludes in Botswana

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… Read more »

Africa: Africa Defense Chiefs, U.S. Slated to Meet Tomorrow in Botswana

Defense leaders from dozens of African nations will meet beginning tomorrow as part of the 2024 Africa Chiefs of Defense Conference in Botswana. Read more »

Somalia: Africom Commander Visits Somalia

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… Read more »