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The United States Africa Command, also known as AFRICOM, is a new U.S. military headquarters devoted solely to Africa. It is one of the Defense Department's six regional headquarters. Command officials will work with African partners to achieve a more stable environment in which political and economic growth can take place.
Top Stories
U.S. Airmen Boost Nigerian Air Safety
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, Feb. 13, 2009 - Since it stood up as the air component for U.S. Africa Command on Oct. 1, members of U.S. Air Forces Africa have been building a program aimed at bolstering air safety and security on the continent. StoryArmy Command Promotes Stability
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2009 - The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force has assumed its new role as the Army component for U.S. Africa Command, an effort to build and strengthen relationships with African army organizations, national and international partners. Story
Africom Aids in Rescue Operation
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti, Jan. 26, 2009 - In an effort to save three Americans from a capsized sailboat, servicemembers from U.S. Africa Command's Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa participated in a three-day international rescue operation off the coast of Madagascar. StoryAfricom Commander Becomes First Top U.S. Military Commander to Visit Island
MORONI, Union of the Comoros, Jan. 23, 2009 - The commander of U.S. Africa Command delivered an unwavering message of assistance during recent travels to African nations. Story
Africom, Madagascar Forge Ties
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, Jan. 22, 2009 - The commander of U.S. Africa Command reaffirmed his commitment to a security partnership with Madagascar during his first official visit to the island nation. Story