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.
Sept. 27, 2023 Austin Pledges Support to African Partners "Africa matters" was the message that Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered during a speech in Luanda, Angola.
Sept. 25, 2023 Austin Praises Kenya's Commitment to Regional Peace Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Bare Duale underscored their countries' ties by signing a five-year framework for defense cooperation and enhancing interoperability between the two militaries.
Sept. 22, 2023 Austin Lauds Mozambique's Leadership on Regional Security Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi for his leadership in promoting the role of women in security during an enhanced honor cordon and meeting at the Pentagon.
Aug. 21, 2023 Pentagon Policy Official Underscores Defense Ties With Djibouti The longstanding defense relationship between the U.S. and Djibouti is a key facet to peace and stability in a critical region, Mara Karlin, performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, said.
Aug. 18, 2023 Europe/Africa Air Force Chief Cites Lessons From War in Ukraine The U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa are learning lessons from the Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine to develop strategies and tactics, Gen. James B. Hecker said.
Aug. 8, 2023 Defense Official Says Force Posture in Niger Is Unchanged The Defense Department paused military training in Niger and has also paused some additional security cooperation efforts as officials continue to monitor events on the ground, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.