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Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

5:19 PM12/20/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Beled Amin South, Somalia, on Dec. 19, 2018.

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Al-Shabaab forces degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

12:00 AM12/17/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted a total of four precision airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Gandarshe, Somalia, on Dec. 15, 2018. U.S. forces also conducted two precision airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Gandarshe, Somalia, on Dec. 16, 2018.

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Ghanaian chaplain finds new family during deployment to Southwest Border

10:28 AM12/12/2018

U.S. Army Cpt. Raymond Akeriwe, a Ghanaian native, tells of his path to become a Chaplain in the U.S. military.

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Civil Affairs Soldiers hold first-ever ‘Language Lab’ in Balbala

10:11 AM12/12/2018

U.S. Army Civil Affairs Soldiers and Djiboutians participated in the first English Discussion Group Nov. 29, in the neighborhood of Balbala, Djibouti.

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Al-Shabaab forces degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

5:31 PM12/9/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted a collective self-defense airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Basra, Somalia, on Dec. 8, 2018.

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U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti visits Ali Oune Medical Clinic site

11:23 AM12/6/2018

Amb. Larry André Jr., U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti, visited the construction site of the future Ali Oune Women’s Medical Clinic, Dec. 3, 2018. The clinic, slated for completion in January 2019, 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.

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Al-Shabaab forces degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

6:17 PM12/5/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted a self-defense airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Awdheegle, Somalia, on Dec. 4, 2018.

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Al-Shabaab forces degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

4:02 PM12/1/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants near Lebede, Somalia, on Nov. 30, 2018.

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U.S. conducts precision airstrike in Libya

1:28 PM11/30/2018

In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted a precision airstrike near Al Uwaynat, Libya, Nov. 29, 2018.

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AFRICOM Commander meets with Djiboutian President and other key Djiboutian leaders

9:15 AM11/30/2018

AFRICOM commander, met with the Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh, and senior Djiboutian officials, Nov. 29, 2018.

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Assistant Secretary Nagy, Gen. Waldhauser meet with Ethiopian leaders

7:42 PM11/28/2018

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs Tibor P. Nagy and U.S. Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), met with Ethiopian leaders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nov. 28.

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Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

4:25 PM11/28/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Quy Cad near Debatscile, Somalia, on Nov. 27, 2018. This follows successful strikes in the area on Nov. 19 and 20.

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Kenya Defence Forces, U.S. canine handlers exchange knowledge

3:50 PM11/28/2018

For the second time in less than a year, veterinarians assigned to CJTF-HOA met with the Kenya Defence Force dog handlers to exchange best practices in their fields Nov. 19-23, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Article

Commander of United States Africa Command Visits Somalia

7:13 PM11/27/2018

AFRICOM Commanding General met with senior government officials during a visit to Somalia, Nov. 27, 2018.

Article

Botswana to host ALFS 19

12:29 PM11/27/2018

GABORONE, Botswana - The Botswana Defence Force will partner with U.S. Army Africa in June 2019 to co-host the seventh African Land Forces Summit in Gaborone, Botswana.

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Japan, U.S. Discuss Ways to Enhance Partnership in Horn of Africa

8:11 AM11/23/2018

Japanese and U.S. leadership met in Djibouti to discuss ways to build relationships across the Combined Joint Operations Area Nov. 20-21.

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Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

12:00 PM11/22/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted two airstrikes in the vicinity of Haradere, Somalia, on Nov. 21, 2018.

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Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

1:08 PM11/21/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Quy Cad, Somalia, on Nov. 20, 2018.

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Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

3:41 PM11/20/2018

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two airstrikes in the vicinity of Debatscile, Somalia, targeting al-Shabaab militants Nov. 19, 2018.

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AFRICOM and DOJ hosts first DOJ - Africa Symposium

11:11 AM11/16/2018

U.S. Department of Justice & U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) hosted the first DOJ Africa Symposium, Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 2018 at the Kelly Special Events Center, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. The event brought together more than 25 Justice Department legal advisors, legal staff and partners working in Africa to learn about regional developments and ongoing challenges related to justice sector efforts.

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Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

5:19 PM12/20/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia's continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted two (2) airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Beled Amin South, Somalia, on Dec. 19, 2018.

Al-Shabaab forces degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

12:00 AM12/17/2018

Ghanaian chaplain finds new family during deployment to Southwest Border

10:28 AM12/12/2018

U.S. Army Cpt. Raymond Akeriwe, a Ghanaian native, tells of his path to become a Chaplain in the U.S. military.

Civil Affairs Soldiers hold first-ever ‘Language Lab’ in Balbala

10:11 AM12/12/2018

U.S. Army Civil Affairs Soldiers and Djiboutians participated in the first English Discussion Group Nov. 29, in the neighborhood of Balbala, Djibouti.

Al-Shabaab forces degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

5:31 PM12/9/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted a collective self-defense airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Basra, Somalia, on Dec. 8, 2018.

U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti visits Ali Oune Medical Clinic site

11:23 AM12/6/2018

Al-Shabaab forces degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

6:17 PM12/5/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted a self-defense airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Awdheegle, Somalia, on Dec. 4, 2018.

Al-Shabaab forces degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

4:02 PM12/1/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s continued efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants near Lebede, Somalia, on Nov. 30, 2018.

U.S. conducts precision airstrike in Libya

1:28 PM11/30/2018

In coordination with the Libyan Government of National Accord, U.S. Africa Command conducted a precision airstrike near Al Uwaynat, Libya, Nov. 29, 2018.

AFRICOM Commander meets with Djiboutian President and other key Djiboutian leaders

9:15 AM11/30/2018

AFRICOM commander, met with the Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh, and senior Djiboutian officials, Nov. 29, 2018.

Assistant Secretary Nagy, Gen. Waldhauser meet with Ethiopian leaders

7:42 PM11/28/2018

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs Tibor P. Nagy and U.S. Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), met with Ethiopian leaders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Nov. 28.

Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

4:25 PM11/28/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Quy Cad near Debatscile, Somalia, on Nov. 27, 2018. This follows successful strikes in the area on Nov. 19 and 20.

Kenya Defence Forces, U.S. canine handlers exchange knowledge

3:50 PM11/28/2018

For the second time in less than a year, veterinarians assigned to CJTF-HOA met with the Kenya Defence Force dog handlers to exchange best practices in their fields Nov. 19-23, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Commander of United States Africa Command Visits Somalia

7:13 PM11/27/2018

AFRICOM Commanding General met with senior government officials during a visit to Somalia, Nov. 27, 2018.

Botswana to host ALFS 19

12:29 PM11/27/2018

GABORONE, Botswana - The Botswana Defence Force will partner with U.S. Army Africa in June 2019 to co-host the seventh African Land Forces Summit in Gaborone, Botswana.

Japan, U.S. Discuss Ways to Enhance Partnership in Horn of Africa

8:11 AM11/23/2018

Japanese and U.S. leadership met in Djibouti to discuss ways to build relationships across the Combined Joint Operations Area Nov. 20-21.

Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

12:00 PM11/22/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted two airstrikes in the vicinity of Haradere, Somalia, on Nov. 21, 2018.

Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

1:08 PM11/21/2018

To support the Federal Government of Somalia’s efforts to degrade al-Shabaab, U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab militants in the vicinity of Quy Cad, Somalia, on Nov. 20, 2018.

Al-Shabaab degraded by U.S., Federal Government of Somalia

3:41 PM11/20/2018

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. forces conducted two airstrikes in the vicinity of Debatscile, Somalia, targeting al-Shabaab militants Nov. 19, 2018.

AFRICOM and DOJ hosts first DOJ - Africa Symposium

11:11 AM11/16/2018