Latest "Africa Command" stories

U.S. Army Capt. Nils A. Olsen works with Kenyan Defence Force soldiers during the final training event of Justified Accord in March 2022.

Cyber to be featured for first time at US military exercise in Africa

“Cyber threats have become part of everyday life,” a U.S. Army exercise planner said, “and Africa is not immune.”

By Colin Demarest

10 months ago

Green Beret unit dedicates building to soldier killed in Niger ambush

The fifth anniversary and the dedication ceremony were also observed with a memorial ruck run.

By Rachel Nostrant

12 months ago

Africa Command balancing rise of terrorism with limited resources

The outgoing AFRICOM boss on the current state of U.S. presence on the continent.

By Meghann Myers

14 months ago

This week in Congress: Military toxic exposure legislation nears the finish line (again)

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 18, 2022.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

This week in Congress: Lawmakers get Ukraine updates from top U.S. military official in Europe

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 14, 2022.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

PJs rappel from Osprey to rescue UK mariner off Kenya’s coast

AFRICOM has increased air capacity and added more surgical capabilities to its recovery capabilities in recent years.

By Rachel Nostrant

23 months ago

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