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Enlisted leaders map future of African security
Article|Monday, September 21, 2026

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.
Phoenix Express 2026 concludes in Tunisia
Article|Friday, September 18, 2026

Phoenix Express 2026 concludes in Tunisia
Exercise Phoenix Express, a premier multinational maritime exercise facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and led by U.S. 6th Fleet, concluded its 21st iteration during a closing ceremony held at La Goulette Naval Base in Tunisia, Sept. 18.
Kenyan, U.S. Forces conduct first combined base defense exercise at Manda Bay
Article|Friday, September 18, 2026

Kenyan, U.S. Forces conduct first combined base defense exercise at Manda Bay
The Kenyan – U.S. partnership at Manda Bay, Kenya, recently executed their first combined base defense exercise that tested the combined ability to detect and counter threats, ensuring continued power projection for counter-terrorism operations across East Africa.
Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline
Article|Thursday, September 17, 2026

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.
Forward Deployed Maintenance Completed Aboard USS Ross in Kenya
Article|Thursday, September 17, 2026

Forward Deployed Maintenance Completed Aboard USS Ross in Kenya
Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) completed a voyage repair period aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) Sept. 10, marking the first U.S. Navy ship maintenance availability in Mombasa in recent years.

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Press Release|Monday, September 28, 2026
U.S. Forces Conduct a Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
Press Release|Friday, September 18, 2026
U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
Press Release|Tuesday, September 15, 2026
8th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference Begins in Gabon
Press Release|Monday, September 14, 2026
U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al-Shabaab
Press Release|Friday, September 11, 2026
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Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline
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Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline
Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline
Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline
Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline
Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline
Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline
Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline
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Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026
Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026
Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026
Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026
Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026
Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026
Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference (ASELC) 2026
Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference (ASELC) 2026
Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026
Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026
Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026
Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026
Kenyan, U.S. Forces conduct first combined base defense exercise at Manda Bay
Kenyan, U.S. Forces conduct first combined base defense exercise at Manda Bay
Kenyan, U.S. Forces conduct first combined base defense exercise at Manda Bay
Kenyan, U.S. Forces conduct first combined base defense exercise at Manda Bay
Kenyan, U.S. Forces conduct first combined base defense exercise at Manda Bay
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Maj. Gen. Shane P. Morgan, Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, delivers remarks during the Kenya counter-terrorism hotline ribbon cutting ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 18, 2026. The Kenya counter-terrorism hotline is a Kenyan-led trilateral effort with the United States and United Kingdom to improve regional security through proactive information gathering in support of counter-terrorism operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Martavious McCoy)
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Maj. Gen. Shane P. Morgan, Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, signs the charter during the Kenya counter-terrorism hotline ribbon cutting ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 18, 2026. The Kenya counter-terrorism hotline is a Kenyan-led trilateral effort with the United States and United Kingdom to improve regional security through proactive information gathering in support of counter-terrorism operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Martavious McCoy)
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From left: Maj. Gen. Shane P. Morgan, Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa; Musalia Mudavadi, Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary; Carla Benini, U.S. Embassy Nairobi Acting Deputy Chief of Mission; and Ed Barnett, UK Deputy High Commissioner to Kenya; cut the ribbon to announce the Kenya counter-terrorism hotline, Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 18, 2026. The Kenya counter-terrorism hotline is a Kenyan-led trilateral effort with the United States and United Kingdom to improve regional security through proactive information gathering in support of counter-terrorism operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Martavious McCoy)
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Kenya-US-UK Launch Trilateral Counter-Terrorism Hotline

Carla Benini, U.S. Embassy Nairobi Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, delivers remarks during the Kenya counter-terrorism hotline ribbon cutting ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 18, 2026. The Kenya counter-terrorism hotline is a Kenyan-led trilateral effort with the United States and United Kingdom to improve regional security through proactive information gathering in support of counter-terrorism operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Martavious McCoy)
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From left: Maj. Gen. Shane P. Morgan, Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa; Rosemary Mburu, Kenyan Counter-Terrorism Bureau Director of Forensics; Ed Barnett, UK Deputy High Commissioner to Kenya; and Carla Benini, U.S. Embassy Nairobi Acting Deputy Chief of Mission; display signed charters for the Kenya counter-terrorism hotline during ribbon cutting ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 18, 2026. The Kenya counter-terrorism hotline is a Kenyan-led trilateral effort with the United States and United Kingdom to improve regional security through proactive information gathering in support of counter-terrorism operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Martavious McCoy)
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Maj. Gen. Shane P. Morgan, Commanding General of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, delivers remarks during the Kenya counter-terrorism hotline ribbon cutting ceremony, Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 18, 2026. The Kenya counter-terrorism hotline is a Kenyan-led trilateral effort with the United States and United Kingdom to improve regional security through proactive information gathering in support of counter-terrorism operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Martavious McCoy)
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Participants of the 8th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference exchange ideas in a group discussion in Libreville, Gabon, Sept. 17, 2026. Hosted by the Gabonese Armed Forces and U.S. Africa Command, the forum served as AFRICOM’s premier platform to develop each nation’s noncommissioned officer corps, exchange best practices, discuss shared challenges and strengthen the multinational partnerships critical to regional security. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri, AFRICOM public affairs)
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Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026 Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026 Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026
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Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026

Participants of the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference woke early to conduct a physical training session in Libreville, Gabon, Sept. 16, 2026. ASELC 2026 brought together 26 African nations, NATO and U.S. leaders to provide a forum for senior enlisted leaders to exchange experiences, tackle shared security challenges and advance leadership development across the African continent. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri, AFRICOM public affairs)
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Participants of the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference pose for a photo after conducting a physical training session in Libreville, Gabon, Sept. 17, 2026. ASELC 2026 brought together 26 African nations, NATO and U.S. personnel to provide a forum for senior enlisted leaders to exchange experiences, tackle shared security challenges and advance leadership development across the African continent. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri, AFRICOM public affairs)
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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric Banfield, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, provides opening remarks to the participants of the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Libreville, Gabon, Sept. 15, 2026. Banfield, alongside Gabon Chief Warrant Officer 1 Guy François Ossinga Ossounda, hosted the 8th iteration of ASELC to foster a collective dialogue between the 26 African partner military participants, NATO and U.S. representatives to collaborate on enlisted development best practices. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri, AFRICOM public affairs)
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Gabon hosts Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference 2026

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Garric Banfield, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, walks with Gabon Gen. Jean Bedel Boucka, chief of the general staff of the Gabonese Armed Forces, and other Gabon and U.S. personnel to commence the 8th Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference in Libreville, Gabon, Sept. 15, 2026. According to Boucka, “The security challenges facing our continent require modern and professional armed forces capable of adapting to increasingly complex operational environments. We are convinced that developing a corps of competent, responsible and exemplary noncommissioned officers is one of the essential foundations for building modern armed forces capable of responding effectively to the security requirements of our states and to the legitimate aspirations of our populations.” (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri, AFRICOM public affairs)
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Participants of the Africa Senior Enlisted Leader Conference pose for a group photo in Libreville, Gabon September 15, 2026. (photo by David Kimery, AFRICOM executive services)
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A Kenyan Defence Force armored vehicle moves around the installation during a base defense exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, August 27, 2026. The KDF and U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force came together to conduct the first BDEX to encompass the entire installation, testing the combined force on defensive techniques, tactics, and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Specialist Joshua Spellman)
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Members from the Kenyan Defence Force render simulated medical aid to U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dominique Wooten, 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Mission Support Flight radio transmissions systems journeyman, during a base defense exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, August 27, 2026. The BDEX served to validate the installation’s defense posture and ability to respond to emergency situations to protect personnel and ensure continuation of mission to support counter-terrorism operations across East Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Specialist Joshua Spellman)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcel Odom, 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Civil Engineer Flight lead firefighter, center, works together with Kenyan Defence Force firefighters during a base defense exercise at Manda Bay, Kenya, August 27, 2026. Kenyan and U.S. forces worked together to conduct the most cross-functional, integrated training event at Manda Bay, Kenya, to date to test, stress and assess the defensive posture of the installation. (U.S. Army photo by Specialist Joshua Spellman)
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