Civil affairs, Ghanaian soldiers conduct MEDCAP in Bole
10:10 AM12/22/2022
Ghanaian soldiers with the 6th Infantry Battalion and U.S. Army soldiers with the Civil Military Support Element Ghana coordinate operations with local community leaders and medical personnel during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. MEDCAPs provide an opportunity for Ghana Armed Forces and partner nations to build relationships with local communities and civil society organizations.
Civil affairs, Ghanaian soldiers conduct MEDCAP in Bole
10:10 AM12/22/2022
Bole’s district chief executive, Ghanaian soldiers with the 6th Infantry Battalion and U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Civil Military Support Element Ghana, address locals during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. Civilian-to-military relationships are critical to maintain peace and security in Ghana.
Civil affairs, Ghanaian soldiers conduct MEDCAP in Bole
10:10 AM12/22/2022
A Ghanaian nurse with the 6th Infantry Battalion and local medical personnel conduct a medical examination of a local resident during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. Civilian-to-military relationships are critical to maintain peace and security in Ghana.
Civil affairs, Ghanaian soldiers conduct MEDCAP in Bole
10:10 AM12/22/2022
A U.S. Army soldier assigned to Civil Military Support Element Ghana, hands out medical supplies to residents of the local community during a medical civic action program in Bole, Ghana, on Dec. 10, 2022. MEDCAPs provide an opportunity for Ghana Armed Forces and partner nations to build relationships with local communities and civil society organizations.
USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew spends Christmas in Tanzania
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The USS Hershel “Woody” Williams crew spent the Christmas season in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, after arriving in the Tanzanian port for a scheduled visit Dec. 22, 2022. The visit marked the second time the vessel stopped in Tanzania in 2022.
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two collective self-defense strikes, one each on Dec. 14 and 17, 2022, in support of Somali National Army engagements against al-Shabaab near Cadale, Somalia.
Through the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, U.S. Africa Command today donated two high-speed patrol boats to the Tanzanian Navy during a ceremony Dec. 16, 2022. The boats, valued at $1.35 million, will strengthen the Navy's ability to interdict illicit activities within the sovereign waters of Tanzania.
Through the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, U.S. Africa Command today donated two high-speed patrol boats to the Tanzanian Navy during a ceremony Dec. 16, 2022. The boats, valued at $1.35 million, will strengthen the Navy's ability to interdict illicit activities within the sovereign waters of Tanzania.
U.S. and Cabo Verde sign a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation
12:00 AM12/15/2022
Leaders cited the growing U.S.-Cabo Verdean defense relationship, emphasizing maritime security cooperation and Cabo Verde's recent inclusion in the State Partnership Program
President Joe Biden is hosting leaders from across Africa in Washington, D.C., from Dec. 13-15, 2022, for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The Summit demonstrates the U.S.’ enduring commitment to Africa, and underscores the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.
Civil affairs, Ghanaian soldiers conduct MEDCAP in Bole
12:00 AM12/15/2022
The team helped oversee treatment of more than 1,200 patients, providing a range of medical services including physical examinations, diagnostic care, vision exams, and prescription of medications.
The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit builds on shared values to advance peace, security, and good governance, and reinforce commitment to democracy, human rights, and civil society.
U.S. Partnering with Benin to combat piracy in Gulf of Guinea
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In addition to a new, 33-foot patrol boat recently delivered, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District managed the construction of an improved boat launch facility.
Ambassador's Roundtable at the Africa Leaders Summit
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Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Amb. Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, attended the Africa Center for Strategic Studies-hosted Ambassador's Roundtable on Dec. 14, 2022, to highlight how military professionals are called to a higher ethical standard and given enormous trust and responsibility.
Ambassador's Roundtable at the Africa Leaders Summit
12:00 AM12/14/2022
Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Amb. Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, attended the Africa Center for Strategic Studies-hosted Ambassador's Roundtable on Dec. 14, 2022, to highlight how military professionals are called to a higher ethical standard and given enormous trust and responsibility.
Ambassador's Roundtable at the Africa Leaders Summit
12:00 AM12/14/2022
Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Amb. Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement, attended the Africa Center for Strategic Studies-hosted Ambassador's Roundtable on Dec. 14, 2022, to highlight how military professionals are called to a higher ethical standard and given enormous trust and responsibility.
Austin: listening to African partners critical to development of productive relationships
12:00 AM12/14/2022
Secretary Austin spoke Dec. 13, 2022, as the host of the Peace, Security and Governance Forum at the White House-led U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C.