Ambassador Robert Scott, Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, U.S. Africa Command and Brig. Gen. Shawn Holtz, Deputy Director for Strategy, Engagement, and Programs, U.S. Africa Command meet with the lead for Madagascar delegation during a pull aside at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, May 30, 2025.
The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD25) brings together Chiefs of Defense from 37 African countries, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and U.S. Army Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. ACHOD25 provides an opportunity for senior military officials from across Africa to discuss topics such as countering transnational threats, strengthening U.S. and African partnerships, as well as fostering expertise-sharing and alliances. ACHOD25 advances regional stability and collective defense, supporting U.S. national security by promoting cost-effective, African-led solutions that minimize direct U.S. military involvement while enhancing global stability. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Libby Weiler, AFRICOM Public Affairs)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to attendees during a closing ceremony at the African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi, Kenya, May 29, 2025.
The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD25) brings together Chiefs of Defense from 37 African countries, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, Special Operations Command Africa, U.S. Air Forces Africa, and U.S. Army Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. ACHOD25 provides an opportunity for senior military officials from across Africa to discuss topics such as countering transnational threats, strengthening U.S. and African partnerships, as well as fostering expertise-sharing and alliances. ACHOD25 advances regional stability and collective defense, supporting U.S. national security by promoting cost-effective, African-led solutions that minimize direct U.S. military involvement while enhancing global stability. (U.S. Africa Command photo by Libby Weiler, AFRICOM Public Affairs)
U.S. and Kenya Conclude Successful 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi
2:04 PM6/10/2025
The United States and Kenya successfully concluded the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi, Kenya, uniting senior military leaders from approximately 37 African nations to strengthen partnerships, advance African-led security solutions, and address critical challenges such as terrorism and regional instability, May 28-29, 2025.
AFRICOM, National Guard Leaders Engage in Strategic Dialogue
1:55 PM6/10/2025
U.S. Army Major General Garrick Harmon, Director of Strategy, Plans and Programs, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Major General William Edwards Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, and International Affairs, National Guard Bureau joined leaders from the National Guard units of 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia for a conference to discuss the State Partnership Program on the African continent during the African Chiefs of Defense Conference, on May 27, 2025.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 4, 2025.
AFRICOM, Kenya, Kickoff 2025 African Chief of Defense Conference
12:00 AM5/28/2025
The United States and Kenya co-hosts the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi May 28-29, 2025, bringing together senior military leaders from approximately 37 African nations to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and address shared security challenges across the continent.
U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab
4:07 PM5/26/2025
In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against al-Shabaab on May 21, 2025.
250514-N-RO855-1030 PRAIA, Cabo Verde (May 14, 2025) – U.S. Africa Command Ambassador Robert Scott, gathers with members from the Joint Exercise Control Group during Obangame Express 2025. Obangame Express is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caleb M. Foote)
250514-N-RO855-1390 PRAIA, Cabo Verde (May 14, 2025) – U.S. Africa Command Ambassador Robert Scott, gathers with members of the Zone G Multinational Maritime Coordination Center, during Obangame Express 2025. Obangame Express is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caleb M. Foote)
250514-N-RO855-1357 PRAIA, Cabo Verde (May 14, 2025) –U.S. Africa Command Ambassador Robert Scott, left, talks to Cabo Verdean Coast Guard members stationed at the Zone G Multinational Maritime Coordination Center, during Obangame Express 2025. Obangame Express is one of three regional maritime exercises led by U.S. Sixth Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities to African forces and international partners to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caleb M. Foote)
Ambassador Robert Scott Joins Obangame Express 2025 in Cabo Verde
3:01 PM5/20/2025
U.S. Ambassador Robert Scott, Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, U.S. Africa Command, visited Praia, Cabo Verde, in support of Obangame Express 2025, U.S. Naval Forces Africa’s premier West Africa maritime security exercise, May 13-16, 2025.
U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia
4:10 PM5/12/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted several airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on May 11, 2025.
U.S. and Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Launch African Lion 25 in Morocco
4:03 PM5/12/2025
U.S. and Royal Moroccan Armed forces officially began the Morocco portion of African Lion 25, the largest annual joint military exercise on the African continent, with training events beginning this week across multiple regions of the Kingdom of Morocco.