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U.S. Africa Command leadership visits Nigeria

12:55 PM2/26/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, wrapped up a three-day West African visit Feb. 22-25, 2021, with a stop in Nigeria to meet with the nation’s leaders and further the long-standing partnership and security cooperation between the two nations.

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AFRICOM commander visit to Ghana highlights U.S. support for joint security cooperation

12:00 AM2/25/2021

U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a two-day visit to Ghana, Feb. 23-24. This was Townsend’s first visit to the country, where he met with Ghanaian leaders and U.S. Embassy personnel in Accra.

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U.S. Africa Command Leadership visits Spain

6:52 PM2/18/2021

U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kirk Smith, traveled to Spain Feb. 15-17 to discuss deepening collaboration and efforts within Africa with senior Spanish defense officials.

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AFRICOM forces conduct first engagements in Somalia since repositioning

5:14 PM2/1/2021

U.S. Africa Command forces completed the first engagement into Somalia since the successful repositioning of U.S. forces under Joint Task Force - Quartz Jan. 30.

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U.S. Africa Command visit concludes, sparks key discussions with Sudan, DRC

4:12 PM2/1/2021

The trip occurred during a critical time for Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as both countries navigate paths toward democracy and civilian-led governments. Engagements renewed partnerships between the U.S. and these African nations and provided opportunities to discuss commonalities, shared values, pursue mutual interests, and strengthen the regional capacity of these nations to address security challenges.

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U.S. Africa Command leaders visit DRC

9:23 AM1/30/2021

A U.S. Africa Command delegation visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo to demonstrate support for the Congolese commitment to enhancing military professionalism and welcome the countries’ re-established security cooperation relationship, Jan. 27-30.

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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders strengthen foundation of partnership with African countries

10:26 AM1/28/2021

A U.S. Africa Command delegation arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Jan. 27, following a historic visit to Sudan Jan. 25-27.

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U.S. Africa Command senior leaders visit Sudan

4:24 PM1/27/2021

U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy to the U.S. Africa Command Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, Ambassador Andrew Young, and Director of Intelligence, Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, conducted a historic visit to Sudan to foster cooperative engagement and expand partnership development, Jan. 25-27.

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Partnerships key to lasting security and stability

2:09 PM1/27/2021

The U.S. Africa Command Director of Intelligence, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, spoke with Sudanese military professionals from the Sudanese Higher Military Academy in Sudan, Jan. 27.

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U.S. Africa Command forces conduct two strikes on al-Shabaab operatives

4:35 PM1/19/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted two airstrikes in the vicinities of Jamaame and Deb Scinnele, Somalia, on Jan. 19, 2021.

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AFRICOM commander concludes visit to East Africa

11:59 AM1/19/2021

Commander, senior enlisted leader, wrap up a five-day visit to East Africa including stops in Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya as well as to the USS Makin Island (LHD 8), operating off the coast of Somalia.

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U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

9:52 PM1/18/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted one airstrike in the vicinity of Tiyeeglow, Somalia, on Jan. 18, 2021.

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AFRICOM commander conducts engagements in Somalia

4:48 PM1/18/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, completed a multi-day engagement in Somalia and a visit to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island, operating off the coast of Somalia, Jan. 16-18.

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AFRICOM commander conducts visit to Manda Bay

11:05 AM1/17/2021

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a visit to Cooperative Security Location, Manda Bay, Kenya, Jan. 16, to meet with U.S. commanders and forces supporting security and training in the region.

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U.S. Africa Command forces conduct strike on al-Shabaab compound

4:26 PM1/13/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted one airstrike in the vicinity of Buulo Fulaay, Somalia, on Jan. 13, 2021.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts strike on al-Shabaab leaders

12:00 AM1/7/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command forces conducted one airstrike in the vicinity of Saaxa Weyne, Somalia, on Jan. 7, 2021.

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U.S. Africa Command conducts strikes on al-Shabaab compound

12:47 PM1/2/2021

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in Somalia on Jan. 1, 2021.

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Nimitz Carrier Strike Group supports Operation Octave Quartz

11:20 AM12/28/2020

The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group has been providing operational and close air support to Joint Task Force – Quartz and Operation Octave Quartz. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group arrived to support operations in Somalia Dec. 21.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. strike al-Shabaab compound

5:50 PM12/24/2020

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted one (1) airstrike targeting an al-Shabaab compound in the vicinity of Saakow, Somalia, on Dec. 24, 2020.

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USS Makin Island ARG/15th MEU arrives off Somali coast

11:55 AM12/22/2020

The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived off the coast of Somalia as part of the Joint Forces Maritime Component Command for Joint Task Force - Quartz, Dec. 21.

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