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AFRICOM leaders highlight defense innovation at NDIA conference
10:00 PM9/9/2026
Senior leaders from U.S. Africa Command, Special Operations Command Africa, and partner militaries participated in the National Defense Industrial Association's Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference in Washington, D.C. Sept. 8-10, 2026.
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US, Angolan forces conduct trauma activation simulation during medical readiness exercise
1:44 PM9/7/2026
Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) and U.S. Army Reserve medical professionals with the 915th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment conducted a trauma activation simulation Sept. 7 as part of the Angola Medical Readiness Exercise , testing expeditionary medical readiness and strengthening U.S.-Angolan interoperability in trauma response.
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Exercise Phoenix Express 2026 begins in Tunisia
10:00 PM9/6/2026
Exercise Phoenix Express, a premier multinational maritime exercise facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and led by U.S. 6th Fleet, began its 21st iteration at La Goulette Naval Base in Tunisia, Sept. 7.
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US, Burundian medical teams impact over 600 patients during a medical readiness exercise
10:00 PM8/31/2026
Twenty-four U.S. Army medical professionals treated patients alongside Burundian counterparts at Kamenge Military Hospital, improving the lives of more than 600 patients in just two weeks.
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AFRICOM Deputy Commander Meets UK Defense Leaders in London to Discuss Regional Security
10:00 PM8/26/2026
Leaders from the United Kingdom defense institutions hosted U.S Africa Command Deputy Commander, Lt. Gen. John Brennan, during visits to Whitehall and the Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) in Northwood.
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U.S. Guardian Angel Team Enabled Search for Downed Equatorial Guinea Military Helicopter
8:38 AM8/24/2026
A U.S. Air Force Guardian Angel Team attached to Combined
Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa recently partnered with the Fuerzas Armadas de Guinea Ecuatorial (FAGE) (Armed Forces of Equatorial Guinea) in search operations for a downed Harbin Z-9 military helicopter July 7-10, 2026.
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Building Shared Readiness: U.S. and Nigerian Forces Strengthen Partnership Through UAS Training at OL Bauchi
6:03 AM8/24/2026
U.S. and Nigerian forces are conducting a series of training events at Operating Location Bauchi, Nigeria, aimed at sharing military expertise, strengthening partner capacity and building relationships between service members from both nations.
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Ramstein visit builds U.S.-Libyan integrated air mobility ties
10:37 AM8/21/2026
Security leaders from eastern and western Libya visited Ramstein Air Base Aug. 3-7 as part of a collaborative effort to further promote regional stability in support of homeland defense.
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Southern Accord 2026 Concludes With Renewed Commitment to Partnership
4:00 AM8/15/2026
Exercise Southern Accord 2026 concluded with U.S. and Botswana Defence Force leaders reaffirming their commitment to strengthening military partnerships and regional cooperation during a Closing Ceremony held August 15, 2026 at Gaborone Technical College in Botswana. The closing ceremony marked the culmination of the exercise, which brought U.S. and Botswana personnel together for training focused on interoperability, planning and shared security challenges.
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Mauritania hosts U.S. and 10 African Nations for Airfield Safety Partnership Flight
10:00 PM8/13/2026
In a first-of-its kind event, Mauritania hosted the US Air Force and members from 10 partner nation air forces in Nouakchott, Mauritania from August 3-7 to share best practices and exchange perspectives on foundational airfield safety standards.
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Space Forces in Europe - Space Forces Africa change of command
10:00 PM8/12/2026
U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Christopher A. Fernengel assumed command of U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa during a change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 10, 2026.
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USAFRICOM and Botswana Defence Force kick off Exercise Southern Accord 2026
10:00 PM8/10/2026
U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Botswana Defence Force, officially commenced Exercise Southern Accord 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana. The biennial exercise, running Aug. 10-15, 2026, brings together U.S. and Botswana military personnel to enhance regional security, foster mutual readiness, and increase the operational independence of African partner nations.
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U.S., Moroccan forces enable first-ever Industry Partner live-fire demonstration advancing the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center
10:00 PM8/6/2026
U.S. and Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces enabled the first-ever live-fire demonstration leveraging the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC), assets to support a U.S. defense industry partner in testing long-range precision-strike capabilities as part of the Secretary of the Army's Test Range Expansion Initiative, Aug. 3–7.
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Building Bridges through Medicine - U.S. and Libyan Military Teams Strengthen Ties
10:00 PM8/6/2026
A team of U.S. military medical experts from various commands across Europe travelled to Tunis, Tunisia July 28-30 where they took part in an AFRICOM-led military medical subject matter expert exchange with members of the Libyan Armed Forces Medical Services.
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U.S., SETAF-AF Soldiers validate first Liberian drill sergeant cadre in Careysburg
10:44 AM8/6/2026
SETAF-AF and Michigan Guard Soldiers validate Liberia’s first drill sergeant cadre, strengthening partner capacity and force generation in West Africa.
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Commander’s East Africa trip includes logistics conference, meetings with Kenyan and Somali leadership
10:00 PM8/3/2026
AFRICOM Commander Gen. Dagvin Anderson conducted a regional visit to Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, July 26-30, 2026.
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African Logistics and Communications Symposium concludes, leaders highlight partnerships, security, and prosperity
10:00 PM7/30/2026
The inaugural 2026 African Logistics and Communications Symposium, co-hosted by U.S. Africa Command and the Ethiopian National Defense Force, concluded after five days of strategic dialogue and collaboration July 31, 2026, in Addis Ababa.
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Zambia Army strengthens NCO development through new professional military education course
10:00 PM7/28/2026
The Zambia Army, with support from the U.S. Army, is strengthening its noncommissioned officer corps through a new Professional Military Education course designed to prepare junior leaders for greater responsibility and improve integration between officers and enlisted personnel during operations.
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U.S. Africa Command and African partners kick off 2026 African Logistics and Communications Symposium in Addis Ababa
5:38 PM7/27/2026
U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Ethiopian National Defense Force, opened the inaugural African Logistics and Communications Symposium this week.
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U.S. Marines, Ghana build on coastal defense cooperation at AMFS 2026
12:00 AM7/23/2026
Ghanaian maritime leaders joined U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa during the African Maritime Forces Summit 2026 to build on security cooperation and discuss shared priorities in West African coastal defense.
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