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 Directorates, hosted the world’s largest annual meeting of senior military religious leaders at the 36th Annual NATO & Partner International Military Chiefs of Chaplains Conference (IMCCC) in Brussels, Belgium, January 27-31, 2025.
A Combatant Command is a military organization that coordinates and directs operations in a specific area of responsibility. The Department of Defense splits their efforts around the world by region, and each Combatant Command is responsible for military operations in its assigned area.
U.S. Africa Command strengthens relationships with African partner nations through multinational exercises and military-to-military engagements. This cooperation enhances defense capabilities, improves effectiveness, and ensures readiness to face complex security challenges.
Working alongside regional partners, U.S. Africa Command conducts military operations to disrupt, degrade, and neutralize violent extremist organizations posing transnational threats. These operations not only protect U.S. interests but also foster the development of capabilities and sustained readiness among our partners.
U.S. Africa Command is committed to protecting U.S. personnel and facilities within the region. By working closely with partner nations, we ensure all forces are equipped with the capabilities and readiness necessary to respond effectively to any crisis.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against multiple ISIS-Somalia targets on March 29, 2025.
In a significant combined operation, the French Navy seized over six tons of cocaine from a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Guinea on Saturday, March 15.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted multiple airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on March 25, 2025.