Naval Special Warfare Group TWO

A Somali Soldier assigned to the 3rd DANAB maintains a watchful eye during a short security halt a on patrol near the town of Wanla Weyn, Somalia, July 22, 2019. The DANAB are a highly trained Somali National Army infantry commando force, named after the Somali word for lightning.

By Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick , Naval Special Warfare Group TWO Somalia Sep 03, 2020

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Somalia

Federal Government of Somalia

Enlisted leaders map future of African security

The eighth annual Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference officially convened in Gabon's capital from Sept. 15–17, 2026. Co-hosted by U.S. Africa Command and the Gabonese Armed Forces, the multiday event brought together top noncommissioned officers from 26 African partner nations, the United States, and NATO to strengthen multinational defense networks.

Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline

The Kenyan Counter Terrorism Bureau (CTB), in partnership with U.S. Africa Command and the British High Commission, has announced the launch of a historic trilateral counterterrorism reporting platform. Going live on October 15, 2026, this platform provides Kenyans with a secure, anonymous channel to report suspicious activities and play an active role in keeping their communities safe. The toll-free hotline can be reached at 0800-900-900 from any phone in Kenya.

8th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference Begins in Gabon

U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Gabonese Armed Forces, officially commenced the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026 today.

Enlisted leaders map future of African security

Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline

8th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference Begins in Gabon

U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Gabonese Armed Forces, officially commenced the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026 today.

Enlisted leaders map future of African security

Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline

8th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference Begins in Gabon

U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Gabonese Armed Forces, officially commenced the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026 today.

United States Africa Command

AFRICOM

Naval Special Warfare Group TWO

A Somali Soldier assigned to the 3rd DANAB maintains a watchful eye during a short security halt a on patrol near the town of Wanla Weyn, Somalia, July 22, 2019. The DANAB are a highly trained Somali National Army infantry commando force, named after the Somali word for lightning.