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Africa: U.S. Defense Secretary Completes First Tour Across Africa
VOA, 27 September 2023
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin returns to the United States Thursday after wrapping up his first tour across the African continent as Pentagon chief. Read more »
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Kenya: U.S. Defence Secretary Austin in Kenya for Talks
VOA, 25 September 2023
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled Monday to Kenya for talks with defense officials about security and counterterrorism. Read more »
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Africa: Pentagon Chief On Africa Tour Focusing On Defense Issues
VOA, 24 September 2023
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Djiboutian leaders and the president of Somalia in Djibouti on Sunday, marking his first trip to Africa as Secretary of Defense amid… Read more »
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DOD, 24 September 2023
Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Read more »
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Kenya: Haiti's Cry for Help Echoes at the United Nations in Ruto's Powerful Speech
Capital FM, 21 September 2023
In a passionate plea for international assistance, Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday, drawing attention to the dire… Read more »
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Africa: Secretary of Defense to Visit Djibouti, Kenya, and Angola
DOD, 21 September 2023
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is scheduled to travel to Djibouti, Kenya, and Angola from September 23-28, 2023. This visit underscores the U.S. Department of Defense's… Read more »