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Humanitarian assistance provided to Seychelles, Mauritius to combat COVID-19

12:00 AM4/20/2020
The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and Seychelles and U.S. Africa Command donated 2000 N95 masks, 21,000 gloves, 1,100 shoe covers, and 875 protective suits to the Mauritius Ministry of Health and Wellness on April 20. The donation is the first part of additional assistance from the U.S. Government to address the Covid-19 outbreak in Mauritius. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy in Mauritius and Seychelles)
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Welcome Packet to RAF Molesworth

4:04 PM4/17/2020
Welcome Packet to RAF Molesworth
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COVID-19 Updates

3:22 PM4/17/2020
U.S. Africa Command is committed to ensuring personnel and families are aware of the latest news and guidance concerning the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Military medical in East Africa coordinates COVID-19 response

12:00 AM4/17/2020
The CJTF-HOA Surgeon Cell has a mission essential role in sustaining the health of U.S. armed forces, supporting ongoing operations and strengthening partner-nation alliances.
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The 3Ds of COVID-19: Distance, Disinfect, and Deliberate Decision Making

11:58 AM4/16/2020
To combat the spread of COVID-19, U.S. Africa Command is employing the “3Ds” of prevention; Distance; Disinfect; and Deliberate Decision-making. These three simple actions are key to limiting the spread of the virus and are deliberate steps we all can take to ensure our continued readiness and to protect one another
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It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19

12:00 AM4/16/2020
U.S. Navy personnel, from left, Hospital Corpsmen 2nd Class Jerry Marquez and Wickbol Monno, Lt. Gail Evangelista, nurse, and Cmdr. Hillary Meyer, nurse anesthetist, assigned to Naval Hospital Rota, Spain, stand in front of Michaud Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2020. The four-member team augments critical positions within the EMF during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling existing EMF staff to execute their primary mission of treating trauma patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
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It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19

12:00 AM4/16/2020
U.S. Navy Lt. Gail Evangelista, nurse, assigned to Naval Hospital Rota, Spain, takes a patient’s temperature at the Michaud Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2020. Evangelista is part of a four-member team sent by Naval Forces Africa to augment critical positions within the EMF during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling existing EMF staff to fulfill their primary mission of treating trauma patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
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It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19

12:00 AM4/16/2020
U.S. Navy Lt. Gail Evangelista, nurse, assigned to Naval Hospital Rota, Spain, dons a facemask prior to interacting with a patient at the Michaud Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 16, 2020. Evangelista is part of a four-member team sent by Naval Forces Africa to augment critical positions within the EMF during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling existing EMF staff to execute their primary mission of treating trauma patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Murakami)
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U.S. Africa Command's partnership endures during COVID-19

1:21 PM4/15/2020
TOUBA, Senegal--Soldiers in the Senegalese Armed Forces, participate in the training on how to efficiently and effectively set-up, take down and operate the mobile hospital at the Senegal Rapid Deployment Capabilities Center in Touba, Senegal. One of these hospitals and their trained medical staff is deployed to help cope with the emergency of the outbreak of Covid-19. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Senegal)
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U.S., Mali sign agreement for fuel donation

1:02 PM4/15/2020
U.S. Ambassador to Mali, Dennis Hankins, & Minister of Defense, Gen. Dembéle, sign a MOU for a donation of aviation fuel to the Malian Air Force.
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Al-Shabaab releasing false information following April 10 airstrike

12:00 AM4/15/2020
U.S Africa Command is aware of two news affiliates alleging an innocent civilian was killed as a result of the command’s precision airstrike in the vicinity of Jamaame, Somalia, on Apr. 10, 2020.
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AFRICOM'S Partnership endures during COVID-19

12:00 AM4/14/2020
UN-standard level-2 hospitals provided by the U.S. to African partner nations as part of the African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership (ARPRP) have been deployed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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U.S. Africa Command's partnership endures during COVID-19

12:00 AM4/14/2020
In 2019 four African partner nations, Ghana, Senegal, Uganda, and Rwanda, were provided with the training and equipment to efficiently and effectively set-up, take down, and operate an UN-standard level-2 hospital through the African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership program.
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Nigerian Air Force set for training on A-29 Super Tucano

12:00 AM4/10/2020
The 81st Fighter Squadron, based at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., to provide the training for Nigerian Air Force pilots and maintenance personnel.
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U.S., Mali sign agreement for fuel donation

12:00 AM4/10/2020
Close cooperation and support from the U.S. for the Republic of Mali and the G5 Sahel Force supports fight against terrorism in the Sahel.
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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

12:00 AM4/10/2020
**RELEASE UPDATED April 13: April 10 airstrike location updated** In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike against al-Shabaab terrorists on April 9, 2020, and an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists on April 10, 2020.
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U.S., Mali sign agreement for fuel donation

12:00 AM4/10/2020
Close cooperation and support from the U.S. for the Republic of Mali and the G5 Sahel Force supports fight against terrorism in the Sahel.
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It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19

12:00 AM4/9/2020
Staff from the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), demonstrate medical equipment used to stabilize patients at the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facility at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 9, 2020. The COVID-19 ICU is located separately from the EMF to prevent potential cross-contamination of the virus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen A. Heller)
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It takes a village: military medical in East Africa coordinate response to COVID-19

12:00 AM4/9/2020
Staff from the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), part of the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF), demonstrate its medical and equipment capabilities at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 9, 2020. The creation of the COVID-19 ICU aligns with coordinated preventive measures developed to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen A. Heller)
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Precision airstrike eliminated al-Shabaab senior leader

12:00 AM4/7/2020
U.S. Africa Command post-strike assessments confirm that one of the three terrorists killed in the command's April 2, 2020, precision airstrike was a long-standing, high-ranking leader in the al-Shabaab terrorist organization.
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