Geeska Afrika
Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 06:16
More than 30 U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets are in Djibouti attending a three-week culture, understanding and language proficiency (CULP) course.
Monday, August 1, 2016 - 15:06
Burundi has sent fresh new military troops into Somalia today. These troops replaced the forces currently station in Somalia, and contribute to the African Union peacekeeping force.
Monday, August 1, 2016 - 15:06
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday called on the European Union (EU) and the United States to help Somalia strengthen its national army to counter security threats posed by Al-Shabaab militancy.
Thursday, June 23, 2016 - 06:25
A new European Union initiative is set to work with countries in the Horn of Africa to increase regional maritime security and address the threats of piracy off the coast of Somalia.
Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 06:10
President Uhuru Kenyatta will on Wednesday take his campaign to have the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) upgraded to a UN Mission to the European Union Headquarters in Brussels where he will meet United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 06:34
In a statement issued on Saturday, AMISOM commended Ethiopian troops for defeating Al-Shabaab. According to the statement, AMISOM Acting Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Nakibus Lakara, commended Ethiopian troops for thwarting an Al-Shabaab attack and inflicting heavy casualties on the Al Qaeda-linked militants.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 06:12
The U.S. Army’s 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment recently completed a validation exercise confirming Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s ability to plan and support the East African Response Force mission May 27, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 06:08
Twenty-two African partner nations and nine international partners gathered in Naples, Italy for the 2016 Africa Partnership Station Annual Planning Conference held from 3-6 May. The U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) hosted the event which enables coastal African participants to build maritime security capacity through security force assistance events and engagements.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 06:12
The East African Standby Force (EASF) has begun recruiting civilians who will be trained, growing its numbers even before the force is deployed in the region.
Monday, June 6, 2016 - 06:28
British troops have arrived in South Sudan to take part in the United Nations peacekeeping mission, the Defense Ministry confirmed in a statement.