Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

July 22, 2025
China, Russia, Terrorist Networks Destabilizing Africa

Air Force Lt. Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson and Navy Vice Adm. Frank M. Bradley spoke about great-power rivalry and terrorism in Africa and the importance of U.S. Special Operations Command during a nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Armed Services in Washington.
June 10, 2025
DOD Leaders Discuss Security Challenges Across Africa, Middle East

The Defense Department is putting American interests first in the U.S. Central and Africa Commands' areas of responsibility, Katherine Thompson, performing the duties of the assistant defense secretary for international security affairs, said.
June 5, 2025
Africom Strategy Focuses on Burden Sharing, Protecting U.S. Homeland

During an interview at the Pentagon, Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command's commander, said Africom's approach aligns with the National Defense Strategy and guidance from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
May 29, 2025
Africom Strives to Empower African Nations' Security Efforts

Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley spoke about U.S. Africa Command's objectives in Africa at the conclusion of the 37-nation African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, which the U.S. and Kenya co-hosted.
April 3, 2025
Eucom, Africom Leaders Testify on Lethality, Global Deterrence

Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli and Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley detailed how their commands ensure lethality, warfighting readiness, deterrence and peace through strength.
Feb. 11, 2025
Defense Secretary Discusses Force Posturing in Africa, Europe

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke about DOD's force posturing priorities on the European and African continents while meeting with members of the media during a visit to U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany.
March 7, 2024
General Says Centcom Area Facing 'Volatile Security Situation'

The situation in Gaza has created the conditions for malign actors to sow instability throughout the region and beyond, Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, said.
Feb. 7, 2024
Austin Praises Close U.S.-Kenya Partnership

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the close partnership between the U.S. and Kenya on a range of security issues as he met with Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Bare Duale.
Dec. 5, 2023
DOD Seeks to Quell Violent Extremism in Africa's Sahel Region

Violent extremist organizations have taken advantage of weak governments and failed states across the Sahel region, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs said.
Oct. 10, 2023
U.S. Says July Ouster of Niger's Government Was a Coup

The State Department announced that the U.S. officially recognizes the illegal July overthrow of the government of Niger as a coup.