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Nigeria Works To Tighten Controls Over ISWAP’s Methods Of Financing

Global UpfrontMar 20, 2025March 20, 20250

By ADF The Islamic State group’s two affiliates in West Africa rely on both modern cryptocurrency and hawala, a traditional person-to-person exchange, to finance their

AFRICOM Furthers Commitment To African Partnerships By Supporting IMET And Educating Military Leaders – Statement

Global UpfrontOct 2, 2024October 2, 20240

The Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, furthered the command’s desire to deepen its partnerships and defense relations by

Africa Facing Significant Security And Stability Headwinds – AFRICOM

Global UpfrontOct 2, 2024October 2, 20240

By Pearl Matibe, DefenceOctober 1, 2024 African nations are facing complex and layered threats to their stability and security, with significant headwinds across the continent,

General Langley Unveils New AFRICOM Strategy And U.S. Military Cooperation in Africa

Global UpfrontSep 13, 2024September 13, 20240

MODERATOR: Good morning to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub. I welcome our participants logging in from across the continent

U.S. Has No Plan To Establish Military Base in Nigeria, Says AFRICOM

Global UpfrontAug 24, 2024August 24, 20240

The United States (U.S.) is not considering establishing a military base in Nigeria, Major General Kenneth Ekman, the Department of Defence West Africa Coordination Element

After Hosting AFRICOM’S African Chiefs Of Defence Staff Conference, Botswana, U.S. Finalise Planning For Exercise Southern Accord 2024

Global UpfrontJul 2, 2024July 2, 20240

The U.S. Army and Botswana Defence Force (BDF) have concluded the final planning conference for exercise Southern Accord 2024, which takes place from 5-16 August

U.S. Hands Over C-130 Hercules To Botswana, Days After Hosting AFRICOM’s African Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference

Global UpfrontJun 28, 2024June 28, 20240

The United States has delivered a C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft to Botswana to enhance the country’s ability to support military, humanitarian, and emergency response missions