US and Kenya sign defense agreement ahead of planned Haiti deploymentKenya is poised to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence.19 months ago
House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from SomaliaThe House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.By Bryant Harris2 years ago
Cyber to be featured for first time at US military exercise in Africa“Cyber threats have become part of everyday life,” a U.S. Army exercise planner said, “and Africa is not immune.”By Colin Demarest2 years ago
Three airmen earn Bronze Stars for valor in Manda Bay assaultThree Americans died when about three dozen al-Shabaab militants raided the U.S. compound at Manda Bay, Kenya, in 2020.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Frontline Photos: March 20, 2022A smoky silhouette, a mountain view, urban breach training and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.3 years ago
New security training and oversight after 2020 Manda Bay attackAll troops deploying to U.S Africa Command will receive the new training.By Meghann Myers3 years ago