Military Cooperation
Friday, June 17, 2016 - 04:41
China is taking on a new military role in Africa, seeking to boost its image as a great power that promotes peace and security worldwide. Europe should seize the chance for cooperation, but call Beijing out if it fuels conflict or abuses.
Friday, June 17, 2016 - 04:33
More than 50 airmen from Europe and the United States are preparing to train with their counterparts from three East African countries as part of the first African Partnership Flight in Kenya.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 06:39
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said at a meeting with a U.S. general that Dushanbe views security cooperation with the United States as a key element to strengthening regional peace and stability. Rahmon made his comments in a June 15 meeting in the Tajik capital with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Joseph Votel.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 06:20
The top U.S. nonproliferation official is in Africa to try to align nations against North Korea’s nuclear ambitions by urging them to cut ties with Pyongyang. The threat, he says, is not as far away as it seems.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 06:31
The United States on Sunday reaffirmed its intention to help Uganda eliminate the Lord's Resistance Army following reports that Uganda may soon stop taking part in the hunt for LRA leader Joseph Kony.
Monday, June 13, 2016 - 06:22
The U.S. military, in partnership with the Gabonese Armed Forces, the Multinational Force of Central Africa, and other partner nations will conduct Central Accord 2016, a command post and field training exercise, in Libreville, Gabon, June 13-24.
Monday, June 13, 2016 - 06:17
Sudan and Russia have agreed to enhance joint cooperation in areas of natural resources, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, transport and training.
Friday, June 10, 2016 - 06:47
Peru recently inaugurated the Regional Complex for Disaster Preparation and Response in the region of La Libertad. The installation cost more than $2 million and was financed by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). The complex will help personnel be prepared for natural disasters.
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 06:28
The Commandants of the African Armed Forces Command and Staff Colleges are holding a three day meeting in Kigali to discuss ways to enhance military professionalism in Africa.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 06:21
The Army has built critical partnerships across the African continent, but there is still work to be done especially as armies across the region continue to fight threats such as Boko Haram and al-Shabaab, the outgoing commander of U.S. Army Africa told Army Times.