Africa: Digital Briefing with Africom Commander General Anderson and Senior Enlisted Leader Sergeant Major Banfield - Priorities on the African Continent
General Dagvin R.M. Anderson and Sergeant Major Garric M. Banfield discussed major priorities and strategies for the U.S. Africa Command during a digital briefing aimed at journalists across Africa and beyond.
Africa: Africom Expands Counterterrorism Push As U.S. Pursues Converged Security and Economic Agenda
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is enhancing cooperation with African nations to tackle terrorism while intertwining security efforts with economic development.
Washington confirms deployment of small team of US forces to Nigeria
The United States has deployed a small military team to Nigeria to help combat terrorist threats, according to officials from US Africa Command.
US names Nigeria key ally in campaign against ISIS, Al-Qaeda
The U.S. Africa Command has designated Nigeria as a crucial partner in the fight against ISIS and Al-Qaeda threats in West Africa and the Sahel.
US sees Nigeria as strong partner against ISIS, Al-Qaeda — Official
The United States Africa Command has named Nigeria an essential ally in combating the threats posed by ISIS and Al-Qaeda, as violence from these extremist groups spreads in the Sahel region.
West Africa: A Dubious Turn in the Sahel
The article discusses the U.S. diplomatic approach towards the junta-led Sahel states and suggests it may convey a troubling message of tolerating negative behavior in the region.
US Army in Wiesbaden: Contradictory Signals from the Pentagon
The US Army headquarters for Europe and Africa in Wiesbaden has faced speculation from Washington about the potential weakening of its location amidst ongoing uncertainty at the military command center.