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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the U. We have provided some funding to renovate medical facilities that provide support to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, and we are currently conducting a six-month pilot project to train a model military unit in the Congolese Army. As we conduct our daily and weekly activities across Africa we believe we share a long-term vision with our African partners: Sustained security programs can, over time, help support the conditions for economic development, social development, and improvements in health — so that people will continue to see progress in their lives and growing prosperity in their communities.
That is how we support U. It has indeed been a personal honor and a privilege to be a part of the creation of Africom. Shusha was the key to the recent war between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Now Baku wants to turn the fabled fortress town into a resort. Argument An expert's point of view on a current event. By Robert Moeller. Photo by U. Africa Command. Sign up for Africa Brief From Algeria to Zimbabwe and countries in between, a weekly roundup of essential news and analysis from Africa.
July 21, , PM. Lesson 1: Africom does not create policy. Lesson 2: Africom must work hand in hand with the diplomatic corps. Lesson 3: Keep our footprint in Africa limited. Vice Adm. Robert Moeller is the former first deputy to the commander for military operations, U.
He retired from the U. Navy this month. Foreign Policy. November 12, , AM. November 11, , PM. Trending 1. Fiona Hill: U. Blame Brussels. Latest Analysis. Andrew Connelly.
Or are they? The Month in World Photos. Morning Brief Colm Quinn. Analysis Jeffrey Wilson. Argument Andrew Connelly. You can support Foreign Policy by becoming a subscriber. Department of Defense operations, exercises, and security cooperation on the African continent, its island nations, and surrounding waters. The area of responsibility consists of 53 African states, more than ethnic groups, over 1, languages, vast natural resources, a land mass of The following link provides information on the History of U.
Africa Command. Commander: General Stephen Townsend, U. Command Senior Enlisted Leader: Sgt. Richard Thresher, U. Marine Corps. Deputy Commander: Lt. Kirk Smith, U. Air Force. Headquarters Chief of Staff: Maj. William Bill Gayler, U. Africa Command, with partners, counters transnational threats and malign actors, strengthens security forces and responds to crises in order to advance U.
Africa Command has approximately 2, assigned personnel, including military, U. About 1, work at the command's headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. The command employs Senior Foreign Service officers in key positions as well as more than 30 personnel from more than 10 U. Agency for International Development - the senior State Department official serves as the deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement.
Interagency partners bring invaluable expertise to help the command ensure its plans and activities complement those of other U. They perform detailed planning, provide essential command and control, establish and sustain positive relationships with African partners, and execute the bulk of the programs, exercises and activities directed by AFRICOM.
Army Africa conducts sustained security engagement with African land forces to promote security, stability, and peace. Naval Forces Africa's primary mission is to improve the maritime security capability and capacity of African partners. Personnel are shared with U. Naval Forces Europe. Air Forces Africa - As the air component of U. Africa Command, U.
Air Forces Africa conducts sustained security engagement and operations to promote air safety, security, and development in Africa.
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