Press Releases
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
1:52 PM9/8/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Sept. 5, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
1:43 PM9/8/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Sept. 4, 2026.
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AFRICOM Deputy Commander Visits Swedish Military Leadership
5:33 AM8/20/2026
Lt. Gen. John Brennan, deputy commander of U.S. Africa Command, concluded a visit to the Swedish Ministry of Defence and Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters this week to discuss ongoing security cooperation and strategic partnerships.
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United States and Angola hold second U.S.-Angola Defense Cooperation Committee meeting
8:38 AM8/7/2026
The United States and Angola held the second Joint Angolan-American Defense Cooperation Committee (DEFCOM) meeting in Luanda, Angola, August 5-6, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
12:00 AM8/7/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Aug. 7, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
2:27 PM8/3/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on July 30, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
10:17 AM7/20/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on July 15, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
8:07 AM7/16/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on July 13, 2026.
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Military chaplains gather for West African Religious Affairs Symposium in Ghana
5:53 PM7/14/2026
Military chaplains and religious affairs personnel from the United States and ten African nations have gathered for the launch of the West African Religious Affairs Symposium (WARAS) in Accra, Ghana July 14, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
5:14 AM7/14/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on July 13, 2026.
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Morocco and AFRICOM seek to establish the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center
5:10 PM7/13/2026
The Kingdom of Morocco Royal Armed Forces and U.S. Africa Command signed a memorandum of understanding at AFRICOM Headquarters July 13, 2026, seeking to establish the Africa Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
10:30 AM7/10/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on July 8, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
8:03 AM7/7/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on July 5, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
7:22 AM7/6/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on July 4, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
7:36 AM7/5/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on July 3, 2026.
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Angola, Ohio National Guard strengthen enduring partnership through the State Partnership Program at ACHOD 2026
2:03 PM7/3/2026
Senior military leaders from the Republic of Angola, the Ohio National Guard and U.S. Africa Command opened a new chapter in U.S.-Africa security cooperation during the State Partnership Program (SPP) Adjutants General Conference and formal partnership signing ceremony June 29, 2026, ahead of the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD).
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2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference Highlights Partnership
6:05 PM7/1/2026
The 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD), hosted in Angola, reinforced the growing partnerships between military, civilian and industry.
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AFRICOM, Angola kick off the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference
11:52 AM6/30/2026
U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), in conjunction with the Angolan Armed Forces, officially opened the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) June 30, 2026.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
8:43 PM6/24/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on June 23, 2026.
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USAFRICOM Concludes Southern Africa Visit, Emphasizing Security, Economic Investment, and Regional Stability
10:49 AM6/22/2026
Ambassador Robert Scott, U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, concluded a multi-day visit to the Kingdoms of Eswatini and Lesotho and South Africa this past week.
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