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AFRICOM Commander Visits South Africa during Exercise Shared Accord

10:37 AM8/5/2013

The Commander of U.S. Africa Command (Africom) General David Rodriguez traveled to South Africa to observe training events, which took place August 1-2, 2013, as part of Shared Accord 13. Shared Accord is a U.S. - South African combined joint

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U.S., South African Military Members Volunteer at Local School

9:07 AM8/5/2013

U.S. Soldiers and Airman volunteered with South African Medical Health Services members to paint a local school in celebration of Nelson Mandela's birthday during the Humanitarian and Civic Assistance (HCA) portion of Shared Accord 13, July 26.

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US Service Members Partner in Logistics with BDF in Support of AMISOM

11:07 AM8/2/2013

U.S. service members provide pallette training and cargo handling to Burundi Defense soldiers in support of the African Union Mission in Somalia during a recent training held in Bujumbura, Burundi.

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AFRICOM, International Partners Cooperate on Improving Security and Stability in Libya

9:28 AM8/2/2013

Staff members from U.S. Africa Command and military delegates from four countries, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the United Nations gathered at the command’s headquarters July 29, 2013, to discuss how they might improve their

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U.S., South Africa kick-off Exercise Shared Accord 13

12:08 PM7/30/2013

Approximately 700 U.S. and 3,000 South African Defense Force (SANDF) service members gathered here for the opening ceremony of Exercise Shared Accord 13 on July 24.

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Marines, Sailors Enhance Ugandan Force Capabilities

7:51 AM7/29/2013

Uganda People's Defense Force soldiers recently completed a 10-week joint engagement with U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa for a deployment to Somalia later this year.Uganda provides troops to

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U.S. Launches Two New Food Security Partnerships with Africa

6:51 AM7/29/2013

The top U.S. aid official announced two new partnerships July 25 aimed at improving crop production and reducing hunger in Africa.U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Rajiv Shah launched two new innovation labs to improve

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U.S. Africa Command Prepares for Upcoming CFC Season

1:59 PM7/26/2013

Commander, U.S. Africa Command Gen. David M. Rodriguez and Command Sgt. Maj. Darrin J. Bohn step in front of the camera to shoot commercials for this fall’s Combined Federal Campaign, 26 July. The CFC promotes philanthropy around the world through

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Kenyans, U.S Focus on Photography

7:09 AM7/26/2013

Eight soldiers and airmen from Kenya Defense Forces partnered with two Airman from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public Affairs Office for a two-day, military-to military photojournalism workshop at the International Peace Support

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Carter Discusses Security Partnership With Leaders in Ethiopia

6:10 AM7/26/2013

Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with senior government and military leaders here to discuss the U.S.-Ethiopia security partnership and shared interests in East African security challenges, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today

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West Point Cadets Help Uganda Renew Energy Resources

10:53 AM7/25/2013

As the human population increases, natural resources are rapidly being diminished, which puts pressure on energy conservation, especially to those living in developing countries. In countries where locals depend on parks for resources,

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Carter Affirms Growing Partnership Between U.S., Uganda

9:30 AM7/25/2013

Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited Uganda,meeting with senior government and military leaders to affirm the growing security partnership between the United States and the East African nation, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said in

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Carter Visits Government and Military Leaders in Ethiopia

8:51 AM7/25/2013

U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with government officials and members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force at the ENDF Headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, July 24, 2013.

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Carter Visits Ugandan Leaders, Troops

8:59 AM7/24/2013

U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter meets with U.S., and Ugandan troops and officials during a visit to Uganda and Kisenyi Peacekeeping Base, Uganda, July 23, 2013.

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Shared Accord 13 Kicks Off This Week

2:50 PM7/23/2013

U.S. military forces are teaming up with South African National Defense Forces (SANDF) for Shared Accord (SA) 13 near Port Elizabeth, South Africa July 24-Aug. 7

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SOUTH AFRICA: Statement by the President and Mrs. Obama on Nelson Mandela International Day

8:50 AM7/19/2013

Statement by the President and Mrs. Obama on Nelson Mandela International DayOn behalf of our family and the people of the United States, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes and prayers to Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 95th birthday,

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Africa Center Senior Leaders Panel Discusses Impact of Arab Spring Across Continent

1:40 PM7/18/2013

The panel discussion took place June 18, 2013, as part of the two-week ACSS Senior Leaders Seminar. More than 50 officials from 36 nations attended the annual seminar.

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NAVSCIATTS Provides Technical and Strategic Expertise as Nigerians Launch Tactical Riverine Operations Course

3:05 PM7/16/2013

JOHN C. STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. – A program to assist African security force partners to develop security capacity has culminated in the delivery of patrol craft and the establishment of on-going training efforts designed to improve Nigerian

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Strategic Level Small Craft Combating Terrorism Course

2:56 PM7/16/2013

Officers from Nigeria and other partner nations take part in a capabilities demonstration while attending the 2012 Strategic Level Small Craft Combating Terrorism Course at the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School.

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Niger Gets New Planes and Trucks Through U.S. Security Cooperation Programs

9:19 AM7/16/2013

The Niger Armed Forces are now better able to perform their duties after the recent delivery of some new airplanes and trucks obtained through U.S. security cooperation programs. On July 5, officials from Niger and the United States gathered at

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