U.S. Air Force Major General Kenneth Ekman, Director, AFRICOM Coordination Element (ACE), met with Minister of Security and Civil Protection Calixte Batossie Madjoulba and Chief of Defense Staff Brigadier General Dimini Allahare during his visit to Togo, Nov 15-19, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Major General Kenneth Ekman, Director, AFRICOM Coordination Element (ACE), met with Minister of National Defence Fortunet Mr. Alain Nouatin and Chief of Defence Staff Major General Fructueux Gbaguidi in Benin. He visited Parakou Base, conducting engagements with Operation Mirador leaders and 2nd Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Lucien Hounsou and observing U.S.-funded Border Security Training of Forces Aériennes Béninoises (FAB) soldiers, Oct. 28-31, 2024.
United States and Zambia Strengthen Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence
1:27 PM10/3/2024
The United States military partnered with the Zambian Defense Force (ZDF) to host a workshop in Lusaka from September 23 to October 2 to strengthen the ZDF’s capabilities to combat gender-based violence.
AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders
4:04 PM10/1/2024
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, participates in an open Q&A following a presentation to U.S., and international, and interagency partners on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2024. During his presentation Langley shared how, “advancing relationships with our African partners is an effort that requires unification from a three-dimensional approach.” Therefore, each student’s participation in their “respective program is a testament of how two dimensions of this dynamic approach – Diplomacy and Defense – marry together to strengthen our defense institutions through shared values.” Langley’s visit furthered the command’s desire to deepen its partnerships and defense relations by empowering today’s leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)
AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders
4:04 PM10/1/2024
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, gives a presentation to U.S. and international partners attending programs at Marine Corps University on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2024. Students met with Langley to garner his insight on how they can leverage their current training to assist in strengthening relationships with African partners while supporting efforts to build partner nation capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre
AFRICOM Furthers Commitment to African Partnerships by Supporting IMET and Educating Today’s Military Leaders
4:04 PM10/1/2024
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, left, poses for a photo with U.S. and international service members with the International Military Education and Training program on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2024. Langley’s visit furthered the command’s desire to deepen its partnerships and defense relations by empowering today’s leaders. “I cannot emphasize enough the value that’s placed on the partnerships we maintain, nurture and cultivate across the continent,” said Langley. “Having our African partners at the center and forefront of what we do solidifies our partnership and efforts to promote regional security, stability, and prosperity in Africa.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joaquin Dela Torre)