U.S. AFRICOM Public Affairs

AFRICOM Commander Visits East African Partners
Monday, October 5, 2015 - 06:27
The commander of U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army Gen. David Rodriguez, finished a weeklong trip to Djibouti, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Amanda Dory Oct. 2.
U.S. Troops Support DR Congo’s Logistics School
Friday, July 24, 2015 - 06:27
Recently, the Democratic Republic of Congo National Logistics School graduated its fourth class since 1983. U.S. Army Africa and several international organizations were involved in the curriculum and instruction at the school in Kinshasa, DRC.
Saudi War Course Officers Learn about AFRICOM
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 06:54
Twenty-five military officers from Saudi Arabia travelled to Stuttgart to learn about the mission and programmes of US Africa Command. For the first time, AFRICOM was added to the agenda based on a desire by leaders for their officers to learn more about the command’s mission and programmes in Africa.
President Obama Delivers a Message to the Nigerian People
Friday, March 27, 2015 - 09:26
A brief message from the U.S. President to the people of Nigeria on the upcoming election for president in their country and the importance of voting.
Exercise Saharan Express 2014 Commences
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 08:59
Naval forces from the United States along with African and European maritime partners commenced the fourth annual multinational exercise Saharan Express 2014, March 6.
African Nations team up with Spain, the Netherlands and AFRICOM to promote a new perspective on gender
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 09:44
The issue of gender in peace support operations took a front row seat as dozens of representative from across the African continent gathered in Kenya at the International Peace Support Training Center Jan. 20 for a week-long conference.
AFRICOM Commander Visits South Africa during Exercise Shared Accord
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 09:40
The Commander of U.S. Africa Command General David Rodriguez traveled to South Africa to observe training events, which took place August 1-2, 2013, as part of Shared Accord 13.
Niger Gets New Planes and Trucks Through U.S. Security Cooperation Programs
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 08:13
Vice Admiral Charles J. "Joe" Leidig retires after 39 years of service to the nation
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 10:20
After 39 years of service to the nation, Vice Admiral Charles J. "Joe" Leidig, Jr., and his wife, Meg, were honored in a retirement ceremony hosted by General David M. Rodriguez, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, on June 28 on Kelley Barracks.