The gathered delegates to 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)
Delegates to the Accountability Colloquium VI talk to each other about a recent presentation during a short break on February 27, 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 of Accountability Colloquium is being hosted in Lilongwe, Malawi. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Edward A. Salcedo)
Delegates to the Accountability Colloquium VI in Lilongwe, Malawi, take notes on a presentation being given on Future Conflicts in Africa and Legal Challenges, February 26, 2019. The Accountability Colloquium is an annual event hosted by United States Africa Command that seeks to create a collaborative forum for African legal professionals and military commanders to exchange information on topics related to African military operations. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Edward A. Salcedo)
General Officer delegates to the Accountability Colloquium VI listen to a presentation being given in Lilongwe, Malawi, February 27, 2019. From right: Brigadier General Dan Kuwali, Malawi; Brigadier General Victor Mwita Kisiri, Tanzania; Brigadier General (Ret) Cyprien Ndikuriyo, Burundi; Major General Ramanka Josias Mokaloba, Lesotho; Brigadier General Sabino Jamba Machado, Angola; Brigadier General Cosmas Bretu Alhassan, Ghana; Brigadier General Posa Alphonce Stemere, Lesotho; (obscured) Brigadier General Mary Chaifullo, United States of America. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Edward A. Salcedo)
The female delegates to the Accountability Colloquium VI pose with U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Malawi Virginia Palmer in Lilongwe, Malawi, February 26, 2019. While militaries around the world are still heavily male-dominated, women have made large strides in breaking gender-based barriers in recent years. From left: Sandra Franzblau, Attorney Advisor with United States Africa Command’s Office of Legal Counsel; Major Wendi Sazama, United States of America; Brigadier General Mary Chaifullo; Captain Momosa Mary Griffiths; Ambassador Virginia Palmer; Lieutenant Beene Mudenda Mutinda; Captain Thomasin Tumpale Gondwe; Mtendere Gondwe, Representative from the African Union; Lieutenant Colonel Laura Roman.
Brigadier General Dan Kuwali of the Malawi Defense Force gives the overview of the Program Goals at the beginning of Accountability Colloquium VI, held in Lilongwe, Malawi, on February 26, 2019. The Accountability Colloquium seeks to address issues related to accountability under the Law of Armed Conflict, as well as facilitate discussions related to military justice, command responsibility, and United Nations and African military operations. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Edward A. Salcedo)
Sandi Franzblau, Attorney Advisor with the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Office of Legal Counsel, greets delegates on the second morning of the Accountability Colloquium VI, held in Lilongwe, Malawi, February 27, 2019. The Accountability Colloquium is an annual event hosted by USAFRICOM that seeks to create a collaborative forum for African legal professionals and military commanders to exchange information on topics related to African military operations. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Edward A. Salcedo)
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Malawi Virginia Palmer gives her opening remarks to delegates from over 30 African nations attending the Accountability Colloquium VI in Lilongwe, Malawi, February 26, 2019. The Accountability Colloquium is an annual event hosted by United States Africa Command’s Office of Legal Counsel that brings together African military commanders and their legal advisors. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sergeant Edward A. Salcedo)
U.S. Africa Command Director of Logistics discusses environment, role with transportation leaders at Scott AFB
9:49 AM3/4/2019
AFRICOM director of logistics met with Air Mobility Command, combatant command and logistics component leaders at Scott AFB Feb. 20; discusses logistical challenges across Africa and the importance of partnerships.
U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab terrorists
4:25 PM3/1/2019
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 Hiran, Somalia, on Feb. 28, 2019.
ARTA, Djibouti – Joint personnel and eight foreign liaison officers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa participated in weapons familiarization at the Djibouti Range Complex, Arta, Djibouti, Feb. 16, 2019.
U.S., Federal Government of Somalia target al-Shabaab encampment
5:13 PM2/26/2019
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces targeted al-Shabaab militants, in the vicinity of Shebeeley, Hiran Region, Somalia, on Feb. 25, 2019, to degrade its ability to plan and execute attacks against the Somali people.
A Social Media story for the Accountability Colloquium VI. Accountability Colloquium is an annual event hosted by United States Africa Command that seeks to create a collaborative forum for African legal professionals and military commanders to exchange information on topics related to African military operations.
Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia
6:26 PM2/25/2019
To support the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike approximately 23 miles east of Beledweyne, Hiran Region, Somalia, on Feb. 24, 2019.
Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia
1:19 PM2/24/2019
In support of the Federal Government of Somalia's increased efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted four airstrikes on Feb. 23, 2019.
Cybersecurity-focused event enhances partnership between U.S. and Botswana
8:29 AM2/21/2019
Cybersecurity professionals from AFRICOM, North Carolina National Guard, the Africa Center for Strategic Studies met with members of the Botswana Defence Force, in Gaborone, Botswana, Jan. 28-31.
U.S. Navy Seabees turnover Ali Oune Medical Clinic to Djiboutian officials
11:10 AM2/14/2019
U.S. Navy Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, assigned to CJTF-HOA, turned over the newly constructed, 2,900-square-foot, Ali Oune Medical Clinic to Djibouti government officials, Jan. 31.
The 2,900-square-foot clinic, which the Seabees spent five months constructing, is intended to enhance the Ministry of Health for Djibouti’s ability to provide basic medical, birth and after care to the Ali Oune village and its more than 1,000 residents and rural neighbors.