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Gen. Waldhauser, Amb. Yamamoto meet with Somali leaders

2:15 PM3/20/2019

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Somalia Donald Yamamoto met with senior Somali officials during a visit to Mogadishu, Somalia, March 20, 2019.

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U.S. Africa Command Statement on Amnesty International Report

3:54 PM3/19/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducts airstrikes to defend the people of Somalia against terrorism, and to assist the Federal Government of Somalia as it works to alleviate security challenges. Airstrikes are one component of our combined efforts to create a more secure region through assistance to Somali security forces to effectively target al-Shabaab to deny them the ability to build capacity and attack the people of Somalia.

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Amb. Peter Bodde and Gen. Thomas Waldhauser visit Libyan Prime Minister in Tripoli, Libya

3:07 PM3/19/2019

Statement from Amb. Peter Bodde, Chargé d’Affaires to the Libya External Office

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African partners visit NCO Leadership Center of Excellence

2:12 PM3/19/2019

The African countries of Malawi, Liberia, Ghana and Botswana, specifically their top enlisted leaders, spent the day March 11 touring the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence receiving briefings and learning about enlisted education.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

10:23 AM3/19/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to weaken al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Awdheegle, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia, on March 18, 2019.

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East Africa Response Force Deployed to Gabon

9:45 AM3/19/2019

AFRICOM executed ‘New Normal’ crisis management procedure.

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AFRICOM Commander Engages with African Leaders

10:38 AM3/18/2019

Twenty-one African defense Attachés discuss opportunities and challenges on the African continent

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Obangame Express 2019 begins

12:00 AM3/18/2019

190318-N-RG482-0265 Military members from the Cameroonian Armed Forces participate in a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard a Nigerian training vessel during exercise Obangame Express 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria, March 18, 2019. Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity.

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Gambia trains on maritime clearing techniques as part of Obangame Express 2019

12:00 AM3/18/2019

Members of the Gambian navy conduct clearing techniques during a simulated drug smuggling and human trafficking scenario aboard the Gambia Navy’s patrol vessel, GNS Kunti Kinte during Exercise Obangame Express 2019 in Banjul, Gambia, March 18. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity.

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Obangame Express 2019 Begins

12:00 AM3/15/2019

Specific skill sets exercised for OE19 include boarding techniques, search and rescue operations, medical casualty response, radio communication, and information management techniques.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

3:19 PM3/14/2019

U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in the vicinity of Malayle, Lower Juba Region, Somalia, on March 13, 2019, in support of the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab.

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USAFRICOM Visit: big trucks, missions, & opportunities

9:03 AM3/14/2019

Approximately 20 international officers and senior NCOs from ten African partner nations, visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Feb. 27-28, to expose African Partners to signal and cyber defense operations.

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Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. target al-Shabaab terrorists

5:05 PM3/13/2019

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to weaken al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike in the vicinity of Huley, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia, on March 12, 2019.

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U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab terrorists

4:46 PM3/12/2019

U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in the vicinity of Dara Salaam, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia, on March 11, 2019, in support of the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab.

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African Partnership Flight Rwanda concludes, connecting militaries through safety

4:35 PM3/12/2019

African Partnership Flight-Rwanda concluded with a closing ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, March 8, 2019.

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Gen. Joseph Votel, Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, and acting ASD for international security affiars Kathryn Wheelbarger at HASC hearing on U.S. military activities in the Middle East and Africa

9:27 AM3/11/2019

Full transcript of Posture Testimony to House Armed Service Committee March 7, 2019.

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AFRICOM hosts Accountability Colloquium

10:35 AM3/6/2019

AFRICOM hosts the sixth iteration of the Accountability Colloquium, Feb. 26-28 in Lilongwe, Malawi; discussions included current legal challenges, the importance of adherence to the rule of law, and the positive impact of legal advisors.

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AFRICOM hosts Accountability Colloquium

9:02 AM3/6/2019

Colonel Gabriel Udoh Akpan receives his Certificate of Participation from Mr. Mark D. “Max” Maxwell on the final day of the Accountability Colloquium VI in Lilongwe, Malawi, on February 28, 2019. The Accountability Colloquium is an annual event hosted by United States Africa Command’s Office of Legal Counsel that seeks to create a collaborative forum for military commanders and their legal advisors to exchange information on topics related to African military operations. This iteration featured over 80 participants from 30 African nations. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Edward A. Salcedo)

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AFRICOM hosts Accountability Colloquium

9:02 AM3/6/2019

Captain Sunday Michael Akinkunmi salutes Brigadier General Dan Kuwali before receiving his Certificate of Participation for attending the Accountability Colloquium VI in Lilongwe, Malawi, on February 28, 2019. The Accountability Colloquium is an annual event hosted by United States Africa Command’s Office of Legal Counsel that seeks to create a collaborative forum for military commanders and their legal advisors to exchange information on topics related to African military operations. This iteration featured over 80 participants from 30 African nations. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Edward A. Salcedo)

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AFRICOM hosts Accountability Colloquium

9:02 AM3/6/2019

Changwe Mandishi translates English-language speakers’ questions and speeches into French during the Accountability Colloquium VI in Lilongwe, Malawi, February 26, 2019. The conference, which features delegates from 30 African countries, is presented in English, French, and Portuguese, with translation service occurring in real time. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Edward A. Salcedo)

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