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The United States Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM (official abbreviation), USAFRICOM, or AFRICOM) is one of nine Unified Combatant Commands of the United States Armed Forces, headquartered at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. It is responsible for U.S. military operations and military relations with 53 African nations. Its area of responsibility covers all of Africa except Egypt, which is within the area of responsibility of the United States Central Command. U.S. AFRICOM headquarters operating budget was $276 million in fiscal year 2012.
The Commander of U.S. AFRICOM reports to the Secretary of Defense. In individual countries, U.S. Ambassadors continue to be the primary diplomatic representative for relations with host nations.
In 2007, the White House announced, "[AFRICOM] will strengthen our security cooperation with Africa and create new opportunities to bolster the capabilities of our partners in Africa. Africa Command will enhance our efforts to bring peace and security to the people of Africa and promote our common goals of development, health, education, democracy, and economic growth in Africa."
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is the southernmost sovereign state in Africa. It is bounded on the south by 2,798 kilometers of coastline of southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, on the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, and on the east by Mozambique and Swaziland, and surrounding the kingdom of Lesotho. South Africa is the 25th-largest country in the world by land area, and with close to 53 million people, is the world's 24th-most populous nation. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World or the Eastern Hemisphere.
South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: Afrikaans developed from Dutch and serves as the first language of most white and coloured South Africans; English reflects the legacy of British colonialism, and is commonly used in public and commercial life, though it is fourth-ranked as a spoken first language.
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Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent. At about 30.2 million km2 (11.7 million sq mi) including adjacent islands, it covers six percent of Earth's total surface area and 20.4 percent of its total land area. With 1.1 billion people as of 2013, it accounts for about 15% of the world's human population. The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, both the Suez Canal and the Red Sea along the Sinai Peninsula to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The continent includes Madagascar and various archipelagos. It contains 54 fully recognized sovereign states (countries), nine territories and two de facto independent states with limited or no recognition.
Africa's population is the youngest amongst all the continents; the median age in 2012 was 19.7, when the worldwide median age was 30.4.Algeria is Africa's largest country by area, and Nigeria by population. Africa, particularly central Eastern Africa, is widely accepted as the place of origin of humans and the Hominidae clade (great apes), as evidenced by the discovery of the earliest hominids and their ancestors, as well as later ones that have been dated to around seven million years ago, including Sahelanthropus tchadensis, Australopithecus africanus, A. afarensis, Homo erectus, H. habilis and H. ergaster – with the earliest Homo sapiens (modern human) found in Ethiopia being dated to circa 200,000 years ago. Africa straddles the equator and encompasses numerous climate areas; it is the only continent to stretch from the northern temperate to southern temperate zones.
Coordinates: 40°N 100°W / 40°N 100°W / 40; -100
The United States of America (USA), commonly referred to as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major territories and various possessions. The 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., are in central North America between Canada and Mexico. The state of Alaska is in the northwestern part of North America and the state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The territories are scattered about the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. At 3.8 million square miles (9.842 million km2) and with over 320 million people, the country is the world's third or fourth-largest by total area and the third most populous. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration from many countries. The geography and climate of the United States are also extremely diverse, and the country is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
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The United States Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM (official abbreviation), USAFRICOM, or AFRICOM) is one of nine Unified Combatant Commands of the United States Armed Forces, headquartered at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. It is responsible for U.S. military operations and military relations with 53 African nations. Its area of responsibility covers all of Africa except Egypt, which is within the area of responsibility of the United States Central Command. U.S. AFRICOM headquarters operating budget was $276 million in fiscal year 2012. The Commander of U.S. AFRICOM reports to the Secretary of Defense. In individual countries, U.S. Ambassadors continue to be the primary diplomatic representative for relations with host nations. Credits: Gail McCabe
The Commander U.S. Africa Command, Gen. Carter Ham speaks at Howard University, Washington DC, on the role and mission of the U.S. Africa Command. "3rdID8487" is the LARGEST military videos channel on YouTube! Over 1.4 Million views a month. Use the channel search bar or look through the playlist, or just browse to see more of the types of videos you like. "3rdID8487" is my old military unit and years. More video posted almost every day. Don't forget to like us (the military "us") on Facebook at "US Military" and get the latest HI RES military photos also! Over 12000 photos in over 500 Albums plus more. Check it out. All branches are represented. ATTENTION!! We are moving! Because of YouTube's new policy against military related videos and on where advertisers are allowed to put their Ads...
The commander of the United States Africa Command, which oversees U.S. military operations across the continent, tells VOA the only route to peace in Libya is to bring together rival governments. General Thomas Waldhauser made the remarks at the Munich Security Conference, ahead of Operation Flintlock, a joint military exercise about to get underway in seven African host nations. Henry Ridgwell reports from Munich.
Onto Somalia now and there's still no confirmation yet whether US airstrikes killed ISIL leaders in northeastern Somalia. The Pentagon, through its Africa Command Center, confirmed the two airstrikes in the semi autonomous region of Puntland on November the 3rd. From Mogadishu, CGTN's Abdulaziz Billow reports. Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cgtnafrica
U.S. Southern Command, Northern Command, Africa Command, and Joint Forces Command (Part 1 of 2) - mars-2:hrs02A_S2118_090318.1 - Rayburn 2118 - Committee on Armed Services - 2009-03-18 - Witnesses: Admiral James G. Stavridis, USN, Commander, U. S. Southern Command; General Victor Eugene "Gene" Renuart, Jr., USAF, Commander, U. S. Northern Command and Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command; General James N. Mattis, USMC, Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command and Supreme Allied Commander Transformation for NATO; General William E. "Kip" Ward, USA, Commander, U.S. Africa Command. Video provided by U.S. House of Representatives.
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks at the ceremony in which Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser assumes duty as the commander of U.S. Africa Command from Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, July 18, 2016. http://www.dvidshub.net/video/475354/africom-change-command
미군, 소말리아 이슬람 무장세력에 첫 공습 The U.S. military bombed Islamic State positions in Somalia for the first time on Friday. The Defense Department's U.S. Africa Command says it conducted two sets of air strikes against IS militants in the northeastern region of Somalia... killing several fighters. The air strikes were conducted over two days in coordination with the Somali government. The Islamic State group has suffered numerous defeats in the past several months,... including the loss of its stronghold in the Iraqi city of Mosul and in their de facto capital,... Raqqa. The strikes come as President Trump granted commanders greater authority to conduct airstrikes earlier this year. Arirang News Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews -----------------------------------------------------...
03.25.2017. Washington, DC, USA. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, briefs reporters at the Pentagon on March 24, 2017, on the coalition fight against radicalized terrorist groups in that area. Reporting The News That Matters - From A Human Rights Perspective. Alistair Reign News' Playlists Are Rated (18+) for possible graphic images of war, injury or death. Read our website disclaimer for more information (https://alistairreignblog.com/disclaimer/). Alistair Reign News Reports produced and written by Alistair Reign are personal opinions, requests or observations, and are not to be reported or quoted otherwise. Video press briefings are from reliable media sources, journalists, correspondents, and/or witnesses reporting on location. Alistair Reign...
Visit www.africom.mil for more info. General William Ward and Command Sergeant Major Mark Ripka explain U.S. Africa Command, U.S. AFRICOM. Africa Command's military and civilian staff is dedicated to working closely with African nations and organizations, U.S agencies and the international community to promote security and prevent conflict in support of U.S. foreign policy in Africa.
Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command, and Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, testify at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, March 9, 2017. http://www.dvidshub.net/video/513374/combatant-commanders-testify-senate-hearing
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The commander of the United States Africa Command, which oversees U.S. military operations across the continent, tells VOA the only route to peace in Libya is to bring together rival governments. General Thomas Waldhauser made the remarks at the Munich Security Conference, ahead of Operation Flintlock, a joint military exercise about to get underway in seven African host nations. Henry Ridgwell reports from Munich. Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/a/3735697.html
It was a busy year for U.S. Africa Command. Check out our video are we highlight 12-months in 12-minutes.
Africa Command is the newest geographic command in the U.S. military structure and despite the vast size of the African continent it helps secure; it is also the smallest military command. For more, VOA’s Vincent Makori talks via Skype to Carla Babb, VOA Pentagon correspondent.
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Vice Adm. Michael Franken, USN, the deputy commander of operations at the US Africa Command, on regional confidence-building measures, engagement and counter-terror operations. Franken was among the navy and coast guard leaders from more than 110 nations attending the 22nd International Seapower Symposium Sept. 21-23 at the US Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
The Commander U.S. Africa Command, Gen. Carter Ham speaks at Howard University, Washington DC, on the role and mission of the U.S. Africa Command. "3rdID8487" is the LARGEST military videos channel on YouTube! Over 1.4 Million views a month. Use the channel search bar or look through the playlist, or just browse to see more of the types of videos you like. "3rdID8487" is my old military unit and years. More video posted almost every day. Don't forget to like us (the military "us") on Facebook at "US Military" and get the latest HI RES military photos also! Over 12000 photos in over 500 Albums plus more. Check it out. All branches are represented. ATTENTION!! We are moving! Because of YouTube's new policy against military related videos and on where advertisers are allowed to put their Ads...
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks at the ceremony in which Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser assumes duty as the commander of U.S. Africa Command from Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, July 18, 2016. http://www.dvidshub.net/video/475354/africom-change-command
03.25.2017. Washington, DC, USA. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, briefs reporters at the Pentagon on March 24, 2017, on the coalition fight against radicalized terrorist groups in that area. Reporting The News That Matters - From A Human Rights Perspective. Alistair Reign News' Playlists Are Rated (18+) for possible graphic images of war, injury or death. Read our website disclaimer for more information (https://alistairreignblog.com/disclaimer/). Alistair Reign News Reports produced and written by Alistair Reign are personal opinions, requests or observations, and are not to be reported or quoted otherwise. Video press briefings are from reliable media sources, journalists, correspondents, and/or witnesses reporting on location. Alistair Reign...
Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command, and Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, testify at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, March 9, 2017. http://www.dvidshub.net/video/513374/combatant-commanders-testify-senate-hearing
The Command Modern Air/Naval Operations WOTY playthrough of 'Under African Skies' begins! In this fictional scenario based around a state-sponsored act of terrorism against the USA, France, and UK in 2017, DrZaius takes command of the initial US and British response to degrade the ability of the former-Nigerian state to respond as a cohesive force while balancing the tenuous threat of the Nigerian-friendly Chinese forces in the area. This is a wonderfully crafted scenario that I've had a lot of fun watching and playing myself and if you'd like to try your own hand at it, here is the link to download the scenario from the Matrix Games forums: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3700311 ► Follow the Series Playlist Here • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NGeE0l2kcpq323-WK...
U.S. Southern Command, Northern Command, Africa Command, and Joint Forces Command (Part 1 of 2) - mars-2:hrs02A_S2118_090318.1 - Rayburn 2118 - Committee on Armed Services - 2009-03-18 - Witnesses: Admiral James G. Stavridis, USN, Commander, U. S. Southern Command; General Victor Eugene "Gene" Renuart, Jr., USAF, Commander, U. S. Northern Command and Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command; General James N. Mattis, USMC, Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command and Supreme Allied Commander Transformation for NATO; General William E. "Kip" Ward, USA, Commander, U.S. Africa Command. Video provided by U.S. House of Representatives.
Africa Command: Opportunity for Enhanced Engagement or the Militarization of U.S.-Africa Relations? - mars-1:hrs01I_R2172_070802 - Rayburn 2172 - Committee on Foreign Affairs - 2007-08-02 - Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health. Witnesses: Panel I: The Honorable Michael E. Hess, Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, U.S. Agency for International Development; The Honorable Stephen D. Mull, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Ms. Theresa M. Whelan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Africa, Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense. Panel II: Mr. Kurt Shillinger, Research Fellow, Security and Terrorism in Africa, South African Institute of International Affair...
Military Strategy Forum: General David M. Rodriguez on "AFRICOM: Strategic Opportunities and Challenges" TUESDAY, JAN 27, 2015 Please join us for a Military Strategy Forum with the commander of US Africa Command, General David M. Rodriguez, USA. The Military Strategy Forum is Underwritten by Rolls-Royce North America A Discussion with General David M. Rodriguez, USA Commander, U.S. Africa Command Moderated by Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks Senior Vice President, Henry A. Kissinger Chair, and Director, International Security Program, CSIS Tuesday, January 27, 2015 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Center CSIS 1616 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 Dress is business attire or working uniform. Programs MILITARY STRATEGY FORUM Topics DEFENSE AND SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL SECURITY, T...
ACIRC Command Post Exercise Utulivu Africa III 2017 (Rwanda, 20th - 31st March 2017)
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The United States Africa Command , USAFRICOM, or AFRICOM) is one of nine Unified Combatant Commands of the United States Armed Forces, headquartered at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.It is responsible for U.S.military operations and military relations with 53 African nations.Its area of responsibility covers all of Africa except Egypt, which is within the area of responsibility of the United States Central Command. ---Image-Copyright-and-Permission--- About the author(s): Africom_emblem.JPG: n/a derivative work: Blleininger (talk) License: Public domain Author(s): Blleininger (https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Blleininger&action=edit&redlink=1) talk (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Blleininger) ---Image-Copyright-and-Permission--- This channel...
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a Military Strategy Forum on Tuesday, October 4. Our distinguished speaker, General Carter F. Ham, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, will have a discussion with the audience on "AFRICOM Perspectives" moderated by Jennifer Cooke, Director, Africa Program, CSIS. The Military Strategy Forum, a series developed by CSIS and sponsored by Rolls-Royce North America, welcomes senior defense leaders to present their vision and insights on the direction of U.S. defense policy and military strategy. This series attracts an audience of select Washington-area senior officials and officers, corporate executives, defense journalists, the media, and expert analysts.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a Military Strategy Forum on Tuesday, October 4. Our distinguished speaker, General Carter F. Ham, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, will have a discussion with the audience on "AFRICOM Perspectives" moderated by Jennifer Cooke, Director, Africa Program, CSIS. The Military Strategy Forum, a series developed by CSIS and sponsored by Rolls-Royce North America, welcomes senior defense leaders to present their vision and insights on the direction of U.S. defense policy and military strategy. This series attracts an audience of select Washington-area senior officials and officers, corporate executives, defense journalists, the media, and expert analysts.
U.S. Southern Command, Northern Command, Africa Command, and Joint Forces Command (Part 2 of 2) - mars-2:hrs02A_S2118_090318.2 - Rayburn 2118 - Committee on Armed Services - 2009-03-18 - Witnesses: Admiral James G. Stavridis, USN, Commander, U. S. Southern Command; General Victor Eugene "Gene" Renuart, Jr., USAF, Commander, U. S. Northern Command and Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command; General James N. Mattis, USMC, Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command and Supreme Allied Commander Transformation for NATO; General William E. "Kip" Ward, USA, Commander, U.S. Africa Command. Video provided by U.S. House of Representatives.
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - A senior advisor with U.S. Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM) recommends African security sector leaders increase interagency, multinational, and industry coordination to improve African responses to maritime security challenges. Dr. Jun Bando, Director of the AFIRCOM Commander's Action Group, spoke to a gathering of 60 African military and civilian leaders attending the Next Generation of African Security Sector Leaders program on October 28, 2013. Dr. Bando and Dr. Assis Malaquias, the ACSS Defense Economics Academic Chair, stressed the importance of regional approaches to addressing maritime security challenges and emphasized the connection between the lack of security and development on land and insecurity at sea.
Women, Peace & Security Conference, U.S. Naval War College April 17, 2015 Panelists: - Dr. Liza Briggs, U.S. Africa Command - Col. (ret.) Jody Prescott, University of Vermont & West Point Center for the Rule of Law Moderator: - Col. Katherine Graef, U.S. Naval War College ***** The views expressed are the speaker's own and may not necessarily reflect the views of the Naval War College, the Department of the Navy, the Department of Defense, or any other branch or agency of the U.S. Government.
Ryan Henry, principal deputy under secretary of Defense for Policy, provides an operational update regarding the new U.S. Africa Command during a Department of Defense news briefing at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., June 21, 2007. The footage is from the collection held by the U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs). (DoD video/Released) [75618111_xxx_fc.mov]
Its mission is to foster 'security, stability and prosperity'. The US has brought together Defence Chiefs from the majority of African countries. It says it wants to help in the fight against armed groups such as Boko Haram, Al Shabab and ISIL. The meeting's taking place in Germany at the Headquarters of the United States Africa Command - or AFRICOM - which was set up 10 years ago. But critics are questioning Washington's motives. Presenter: Laura Kyle. Guests: Reuben Brigety -Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University and former US Ambassador to the African Union. Martin Ewi - Senior Researcher in the International Crime in Africa Programme at the Institute for Security Studies. Rose Jackson - Senior policy adviser at the Secure Partnershi...