Aug. 15, 2025 U.S. Africa Command Gets New Leader U.S. Africa Command held a change of command ceremony at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, as Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley formally transferred command to Air Force Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson.
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.