Media representatives from Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Uganda participated in a media delegation visit hosted by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Aug. 28– Aug. 31, 2017, at Kelly Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany.
CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs-led Team Provides Disease Prevention Assistance in Djibouti
2:03 PM8/29/2017
Far right, Alain Djeudi, a Caritas kitchen and food service volunteer, talks with U.S. Army Maj. Donald Dais, 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion Functional Specialty Team Environmental Health officer in charge, at Caritas Djibouti, a mission serving humanitarian aid and education to Djiboutian children living on the streets, in Djibouti City, Djibouti, Aug 23, 2017. Dais led a team to educate and inform volunteers at the mission regarding safe food handling and sanitation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond/Released)
CJTF-HOA Civil Affairs-led Team Provides Disease Prevention Assistance in Djibouti
1:57 PM8/29/2017
Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier helped mitigate the likelihood of disease transmission at a local youth center in Djibouti, Aug 22.
European Union Director of Military Staff Visits AFRICOM
12:27 PM8/28/2017
A top European Union military leader visited Headquarters, U.S. Africa Command, in Stuttgart, Germany, to discuss ways to further strengthen the strategic relationship between the two entities, Aug. 24.
U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Malawi Defence Force, held a closing ceremony to mark the conclusion of Africa Endeavor 2017, in the auditorium of the Bingu Wa Mutharika International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, Malawi Aug. 25.
We are aware of the civilian casualty allegations near Bariire, Somalia. We take any allegations of civilian casualties seriously, and per standard, we are conducting an assessment into the situation to determine the facts on the ground.
Women, Peace & Security: Greater Inclusion of Women at Africa Endeavor 2017
12:59 PM8/25/2017
Of the more than 40 African partner nations to attend Africa Endeavor 2017, 16 sent female participants, marking the largest number of female participants since the start of the event in 2006.
CJTF-HOA Seabees leave behind strong bonds with a Djiboutian village prior to re-deployment
8:43 AM8/24/2017
As Seabees of the U.S. Navy’s Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) ONE, deployed with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), transfer authority to the incoming unit, NMCB 133, they will leave behind more than a memory of hard work and hot days while working on a humanitarian civic assistance project in Djibouti – they will leave behind a village of grateful people and lasting friendships.
Law Enforcement Panel Takes Center Stage at Africa Endeavor 2017
12:37 PM8/23/2017
Professionals from multiple international law enforcement agencies engaged in the first-ever law enforcement panel session as part of the 12th annual Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) Leader Symposium in Lilongwe, Malawi Aug. 22, 2017.
Africa Endeavor 2017 Kicks-off in Lilongwe, Malawi
1:40 PM8/21/2017
The Malawi Defense Force, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command is hosting representatives from more than 40 nations from across Africa, Europe and the United States for the 12th annual Africa Endeavor 2017 (AE17) Leader Symposium here Aug. 21-25.
AFRICOM Public Affairs team hosts exchange in Malawi
4:44 PM8/19/2017
Members of U.S. Africa Command’s public affairs team gathered with public affairs officers from Malawi’s defense force and security sector to discuss public affairs best practices as part of Africa Endeavor 2017.
From Aug. 16-17, 2017, the Department of Defense conducted a series of three precision airstrikes against al-Shabaab militants, killing seven fighters.
USARAF commander meets with Uganda chief of defense, discusses security initiatives
10:07 AM8/8/2017
USARAF commander and Uganda chief of defense forces meet in Kampala July 31, to discuss ongoing security initiatives that improve long-term security capacity in the region.
Planning underway for combined medical engagement in Angola with Ohio, Serbia
5:03 PM8/4/2017
Representatives from the Serbian and Angolan Armed Forces meet with members of the Ohio National Guard June 29, 2017, at Joint Force Headquarters-Ohio, located at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. The group, which stopped for a photo in front of the National Guard minuteman statue at ONG headquarters, discussed plans for an upcoming Combined Medical Engagement set to take place in Angola later this year. (Ohio National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Carden)