U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)

20/08/2026

This week, Lt. Gen. John Brennan, deputy commander of U.S. Africa Command, visited the Swedish Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Headquarters to reinforce our growing collaboration on shared global security interests.

During meetings with Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and key military leaders, discussions focused on:

🔹 Counter-terrorism operations in Somalia.
🔹 Aligned strategies for promoting stability across the African continent.
🔹 Future opportunities for joint initiatives and capacity building.

Together, the U.S. and Sweden are addressing complex security challenges and promoting stability abroad.

Read more about the visit on our website: https://www.africom.mil/pressrelease/36871

19/08/2026

That's a wrap on Exercise 2026!

From defensive cyber operations to joint medical readiness activities, our Soldiers and Airmen from the North Carolina National Guard worked hand-in-hand with the Botswana Defence Force to strengthen regional security and operational independence. Through rigorous joint training, we have proven that we are stronger, more lethal, and more capable when we stand together.

Thank you to our gracious hosts in Botswana for an incredible and highly successful exercise!

The National Guard U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana

Read more about the exercise on our website: https://www.africom.mil/article/36866

18/08/2026

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

U.S. Space Forces in Europe and Space Forces Africa marked a major milestone this week with a change of command. We proudly welcome U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Christopher A. Fernengel and salute outgoing commander U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton for his exceptional leadership.

Operating across two vast and distinct areas of responsibility, SPACEFOREUR-AF is pivotal in delivering cutting-edge space capabilities across Europe and Africa.

“The rise of space and cyber have demanded the need for multidomain operations, which requires new command and control, new capabilities and a different way of thinking about it,” said U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command. “The U.S. remains the gold standard for space operations.”

Learn more on our website: https://www.africom.mil/article/36850

13/08/2026

13/08/2026

A U.S. Army Mobile Training Team —combining the elite expertise of the Michigan National Guard, the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy, the U.S. Army Security Assistance Training Management Organization, and civil affairs Soldiers from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa —recently trained 27 new Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) drill sergeants at Camp Sande Ware, in Liberia.

As the AFL embarks on its most ambitious force-generation program in 20 years, they are adopting U.S. doctrine to train their future recruits. This shared standard creates a natural partnership rooted in a mutual truth: NCOs are the backbone of the military.

Read more about how we are working together to strengthen regional security: https://www.africom.mil/article/36833/

11/08/2026

We are kicking off Exercise Southern Accord 2026 (SA26) in Gaborone, Botswana!

Over the next week, AFRICOM personnel as well as Soldiers & Airmen from the North Carolina National Guard are training alongside the Botswana Defence Force. From defensive cyber and space operations to medical civil actions, enhances our mutual readiness and empowers partner-led security solutions. Together, we are committed to achieving peace through strength.

Read more on our website:

https://www.africom.mil/article/36838/usafricom-and-botswana-defence-force-kick-off-exercise-southern-accord-2026


U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana
The National Guard

11/08/2026

10/08/2026

U.S. Africa Command confirms the crash of a military aircraft Aug 9, 2026, near Chabelley airfield in Djibouti. The incident remains under investigation and resulted in no known injuries or property damage. Initial indications reveal no evidence of external interference as a cause of the crash.

تؤكِّد القيادة العسكرية الأمريكية لأفريقيا (أفريكوم) تحطم طائرة عسكرية في 9 أغسطس 2026 بالقرب من مطار "شابيلي" في جيبوتي. ولا تزال الحادثة قيد التحقيق، ولم تسفر عن وقوع إصابات أو أضرار مادية، كما تشير المعطيات الأولية إلى عدم وجود أدلة على تدخل خارجي تسبب في التحطم.

Le Commandement des États-Unis pour l'Afrique confirme le crash d'un aéronef militaire survenu le 9 août 2026 près de l'aérodrome de Chabelley, à Djibouti. L'incident fait l'objet d'une enquête et n'a causé ni blessé ni dégât matériel. Les premiers éléments n'indiquent aucune intervention extérieure à l'origine de l'accident.

AVIS AU PUBLIC / PUBLIC NOTICE

L’Ambassade des États-Unis a connaissance d’un incident impliquant un aéronef militaire américain à proximité de l’aérodrome de Chabelley, à Djibouti. Cet incident fait actuellement l’objet d’une enquête. Selon les premières informations, l’incident n’a fait aucune victime et n’a causé aucun dégât matériel. Par mesure de précaution, nous demandons au public d’éviter la zone. Le personnel américain travaille en étroite coordination avec les autorités djiboutiennes afin de répondre à cet incident.

Toute demande de renseignements de la part des médias concernant cet incident doit être adressée à « United States Africa Command » à [email protected]

The U.S. Embassy is aware of an incident involving a U.S. military aircraft in the vicinity of Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti. This incident is currently under investigation. Initial reports indicate that there have been no casualties or property damage. As a precaution, we ask that the public avoid the site. U.S. personnel are coordinating closely with Djiboutian authorities to respond to the incident.

All media inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to United States Africa Command Public Affairs at: [email protected]