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This week Lt. Gen. John Brennan, AFRICOM Deputy Commander, met with Swedish military leadership virtually to discuss Sweden’s commitment to counterterrorism by supporting the Somali National Army through Swedish expertise in forensic and technical exploitation capabilities.
Earlier this summer, the Swedish Armed Forces deployed a small unit to Somalia to support the Somali National Army in its counterterrorism operations. The mission contributes not only to combating terrorism in the region but also to strengthening both Swedish and global security.
The Swedish contingent is focused on supporting Somali and U.S. forces through training, advisory activities, and technical exploitation capabilities – that is, extracting as much information as possible from a site, event, or object.
Sweden’s presence in Somalia is based on an invitation from the Somali government, and the support to the Somali Armed Forces is conducted in cooperation with U.S. Africa Command (US AFRICOM).
Strax före sommaren skickade Försvarsmakten en mindre enhet till Somalia för att stödja deras försvarsmakt i arbetet kopplat till terroristbekämpning. Insatsen bidrar till att motverka terrorism i regionen men också stärka svensk och global säkerhet.
Det svenska förbandet är fokuserat på att stödja somaliska och amerikanska förband med utbildning, rådgivning och förmåga till teknisk exploatering. Det vill säga få fram så mycket information som möjligt från en plats, en händelse eller ett objekt.
Den svenska närvaron bygger på en inbjudan från den somaliska regeringen, och stödet till den somaliska försvarsmakten sker i samarbete med USA:s Afrika-kommando (US AFRICOM).
In #Sirte: Lt. Gen John Brennan, deputy commander @USAfricaCommand and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt, met with LNA deputy commander Gen. Saddam Haftar to discuss ways to strengthen U.S.-Libya defense ties and U.S. support for Libyan efforts to unify military institutions.
Lt. Gen John Brennan, deputy commander @usafricacommand, announces Libya’s participation in exercise Flintlock, which will take place in spring 2026 with a key location in #Libya. We are pleased to partner with Libyan defense leaders from west and east on this important exercise.
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In #Tripoli, @USAfricaCommand Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. John Brennan and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt met with Deputy Defense Minister Abdulsalam Zubi, Chief of Staff Gen. Mohamed Haddad, and Director of Military Intelligence Mahmoud Hamza to discuss opportunities to expand the professional development of security forces from all regions of #Libya, including through joint training and U.S. support for Libyan efforts to unify military institutions. The United States will continue to engage defense leaders in western and eastern #Libya. Unity and lasting stability will enable increased prosperity for the Libyan people and their international partners. 🇺🇸🇱🇾
🇹🇳 🇺🇸Building stronger ties. Tunisia’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) delegation visited @USArmy Fort Bragg to exchange knowledge and collaborate on modernizing SOF capabilities. This @SOCAFRICA hosted exercise focused on training, leadership development, and operational planning @usembassytunis @USAfricaCommand
U.S. Africa Command’s Command Surgeon, Zambia’s Ministry of Health & @usembassyzambia delivered 3 mobile labs to boost detection of infectious diseases across 9 nations—strengthening regional health security & stopping outbreaks before they spread. #HealthSecurity #USAFRICOM
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𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
Deputy Command Chaplain Commander D. Anthony Baker III and Religious Affairs Senior Enlisted Leader Sergeant Major Herinah B. Asaah, U.S. Africa Command, met with interfaith leaders for a meaningful discussion on suicide prevention and trauma recovery. In recognition of Suicide Awareness Month, the gathering went beyond dialogue—faith leaders from diverse backgrounds shared powerful experiences and highlighted the vital role of collaboration and compassion in addressing mental health challenges.
This engagement provided a safe space for exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and exploring culturally appropriate approaches to mental health support. It also created a platform for U.S. and Namibian interfaith leaders to learn from one another and deepen their collective efforts to address suicide prevention and trauma recovery within their communities.
#SuicideAwarenessMonth #CommunityResilience #DiplomacyInAction #USinNamibia
Yaoundé, Cameroon — Gen. Dagvin Anderson, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, made his first visit to Cameroon, meeting with President Paul Biya & senior leaders, reaffirming 60+ years of U.S.–Cameroon cooperation on security and stability.
#Cameroon | #Partnership
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🇰🇪🇺🇸Side by side. @Marsocofficial Raiders and Kenya Defence Forces honed weapon proficiency together, sharpening accuracy, coordination & lethality during live weapons training. #JCET @USSOCOM @USEmbassyKenya @USMC @kdfinfo
🇰🇪🇺🇸Surprise, speed, precision. @MARSOCofficial raiders & @kdfinfo #JCET close quarters combat training required specialized tactics and rapid decision-making to neutralize threats @USSOCOM @USEmbassyKenya @USAfricaCommand
COTONOU, Benin — Gen. Dagvin Anderson, AFRICOM commander, met Benin & U.S. leaders during his first visit since assuming command, reaffirming U.S. commitment to security & regional stability. @USEmbassyBenin
#AFRICOM | #USinBenin | #Partnership
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Excellent discussion about shared priorities w/Gen. Mohammed Gadih, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The @USAirForce is thankful for Morocco’s historic partnership and pivotal role promoting regional security and stability. 🇺🇸🇲🇦 @HQUSAFEAFAF @USAfricaCommand @FAR_Maroc_
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U.S. Commander of Special Operations Command Africa Major General Tudor met with Algerian Commander of Land Forces Major General Mostefa Smaali this afternoon. Algeria is a regional leader in countering terrorism and combatting organized crime, and we are grateful for our ongoing collaboration in critical security fields.
AFRICOM, @USNavy , @USCG , @USStateDepartm2, @DEAHQ and @CBP met in Stuttgart to strengthen efforts against narcotics fueling instability in Africa. Programs like AMLEP build partner capacity and improve maritime security. Photo shows a 2022 AMLEP operation.
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Yesterday, the United States and Sierra Leone officially signed the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) at Myohaung Officers Mess, Wilberforce Barracks in Freetown.
The ACSA allows both countries to share essential resources like food, fuel, transportation, and other logistics to support military operations. Beyond strengthening military readiness, this agreement also plays a vital role in humanitarian and crisis response efforts, helping both nations work together effectively during emergencies.
The agreement was signed by Brigadier General George T.M. Dietrich III, Director of Logistics for U.S. Africa Command, on behalf of the U.S. and Colonel (Retired) Muana Brima Massaquoi, Deputy Minister of Defense, on behalf of Sierra Leone. This milestone marks a significant step in enhancing the partnership between Salone and the U.S.
Rear Adm. Ben Snell, U.S. Africa Command Director of Intelligence, met Brig. Gen. Modise Tlhage, Botswana Chief of Military Intelligence, in Stuttgart. The meeting reinforced U.S.-Botswana cooperation against terrorist threats to Africa and U.S. homeland security. #USBotswana
U.S. and African partner forces took indirect fire near Kismayo, Somalia today.
No U.S. injuries or casualties reported. No reports of damage to the base or Coalition property at this time.
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L’Ambassadeure Cynthia Kierscht a accueilli hier le Général de l’U.S. Air Force Dagvin Anderson, nouveau commandant de l’US Africa Command (AFRICOM), à l’Ambassade des États-Unis à Djibouti. En tant que chef de l’AFRICOM, le Général Anderson dirige les efforts des États-Unis visant à empêcher l’expansion des menaces terroristes et à renforcer l’autonomie opérationnelle des partenaires africains engagés à affaiblir et contenir ces menaces.
Ambassador Cynthia Kierscht welcomed U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, the new commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), to the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti yesterday. As head of AFRICOM, Gen. Anderson leads U.S. efforts to prevent the expansion of terrorist threats and strengthen the operational independence of African partners that are committed to degrading and containing those threats.
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Le lundi 1er septembre, lors de sa première visite officielle à Djibouti depuis sa prise de fonctions, le Général de l’armée de l’air américaine Dagvin Anderson, à la tête du Commandement des États-Unis pour l’Afrique (AFRICOM), a rencontré le ministre de la Défense Hassan Omar Mohamed et le Chef d’état-major Général Zakaria Cheik Ibrahim. Les hauts responsables américains et djiboutiens ont abordé des questions essentielles de sécurité, notamment la menace posée par les groupes terroristes en Somalie et au Yémen. Ils ont également échangé leur vision d’une Corne d’Afrique stable et sécurisée, tout en mettant en avant l’importance du partenariat stratégique et durable entre les États-Unis et Djibouti.
On Monday, September 1, during his introductory visit to Djibouti in his new role, U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), met with Minister of Defense Hassan Omar Mohamed and Chief of Defense General Zakaria Cheik Ibrahim. The senior American and Djiboutian officials discussed key security issues, including the threat posed by terrorist groups in Somalia and Yemen. They also shared their vision for a safe and secure Horn of Africa and emphasized the importance of the enduring U.S.-Djibouti security partnership.
