U.S. Africa Command
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 12:40
The Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program (CTFP) provides education to international security personnel as part of the global effort to combat terrorism. The U.S. Department of Defense program assists key countries in the war on terrorism by providing strategic and operational level education and training to mid- to senior-level foreign military and civilian officials with a direct role in combating terrorism. Policy oversight is provided by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict & Combating Terrorism while program execution and financial management is administered by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 12:40
Nigeria has reached a milestone in providing assistance to and protecting their citizens during pandemic and natural emergencies. Working with peers and experts from the U.S. Africa Command and other international partners, Nigerian officials came together in a special ceremony to unveil a grand national disaster response plan in Abuja.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 - 09:54
Gen. David M. Rodriguez spoke with members of the British press at a media round table interview highlighting his commitment to working closely in support of the U.S. State Department in executing the command's mission to strengthen the defense capabilities of our African partner nations. Rodriguez emphasized that the command's activities are "led by the Department of State and undertaken in a comprehensive 'whole-of-government' approach with other U.S. government agencies." AFRICOM strengthens the defense capabilities of individual African states as well as regional organizations so that they are more capable of providing for their own security. While acknowledging "multiple challenges" in Africa, Rodriguez highlighted progress with "increasing accountable governance with a new generation of political, social and economic leaders" and "increased regional and international integration and a willingness by both African nations and African organizations...to respond to crises on the continent in places like Somalia and Mali, where African leadership is making positive change possible." See the full transcript of the interview below.
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 12:03
From a point high on a mountain side, a forward observer looks up from his laser range finder and radios target coordinates to unseen support troops on the ground. Several kilometers away, a joint team of U.S. Soldiers and Marines receives the coordinates, calculates firing trajectory, and gives the order for fire teams to send a volley of 120mm mortar rounds skyward. The entire process takes a matter of minutes, making proper communication and team cohesiveness paramount.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 - 12:35
When Oxford University recently conducted a forum on maritime security, they called upon U.S. Africa Command to provide the experts to address the audience of more than 50 academics from across Oxford and government officials from the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 09:41
Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa is set to visit with the South African Navy, 30 Oct.-1 Nov.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 09:40
United States Marines and sailors with Africa Partnership Station 13 continued their tour down the Western coast of Africa October 8, 2013.
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 07:10
Colonel Tom Davis of the U.S. AFRICOM rebuking articles and suppositions made by the Centre for Research on Globalization.
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 10:21
A recent U.S. Army Africa organized training event helped prepare a Uganda Peoples' Defense Force military police company for an upcoming deployment to Somalia.
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 07:23
Ambassadors, diplomats, and military officers representing 45 African nations participated in a 90-minute roundtable discussion October 23, 2013, with three of the top U.S. officials engaged in U.S.-Africa relations, including General David M. Rodriguez, the new Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM); Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, new Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs; and Ambassador Richard Schmierer, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for State for Near Eastern Affairs.