IUU in Focus - January 2023

U.S. Africa Command highlights illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; its effects on the continent; and our actions with partners to limit its presence.

By Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Meaney , U.S. Africa Command Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Jan 24, 2023

Sierra Leone

Coast Guard

Senegal

Obangame Express

Cabo Verde

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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes against al Shabaab between June 27-30, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 28, 2025.

Commander’s Visit to East Africa Reiterates Security Partnerships, Cooperation

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes against al Shabaab between June 27-30, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 28, 2025.

Commander’s Visit to East Africa Reiterates Security Partnerships, Cooperation

United States Africa Command

IUU in Focus - January 2023

U.S. Africa Command highlights illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; its effects on the continent; and our actions with partners to limit its presence.