United States Africa Command | AFRICOM Or USAFRICOM
Influencing Level: Read the alerts below to see what may be currently influencing the Africa Command level. You may also visit the Africa Alerts section of our Alerts Platform for more in depth alerts, news, and information.January 22, 2024 - Two Navy SEALs Declared Dead After Carrying Out Boarding Mission During The Night. U.S. Central Command: We regret to announce that after a 10-day exhaustive search, our two missing U.S. Navy SEALs have not been located and their status has been changed to deceased. Read more
January 16, 2024 - US Seizes Vessel Transporting Iranian Missile Components To Houthi Forces In Yemen, More Attacks Reported In Red Sea. The two U.S. Navy SEALs previously reported as lost at sea were directly involved in this operation. Read more
December 22, 2023 - Somalian, US Forces Kill Senior al-Shabaab Terrorist Leader In Joint Military Operation. According to the government of Somalia, the country's military carried out a joint operation with U.S. Forces, during which they killed one of the senior al-Shabab terrorist organization leaders. Read more
October 19, 2023 - US Travel Security Alert: Worldwide Caution. Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, and the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. Read more
October 13, 2023 - US Police Departments Increase Patrols After Former Chief Of Hamas Leader Calls For Global Protests. The Former Hamas Leader said, "Tribes of Jordan, sons of Jordan, brothers and sisters of Jordan… This is a moment of truth and the borders are close to you, you all know your responsibility". Read more
September 8, 2023 - US Moving US Forces Based In Niger Out Of Capital As "Precautionary Measure". "There is no threat to American troops and no threat of violence on the ground. This is simply a precautionary measure". Read more
September 5, 2023 - Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Libreville, Gabon, Central Africa: The airport and borders are now open. The Libreville airport is open for domestic and international flights. Instructions for curfew in effect: Read more
August 30, 2023 - Security Alert: The U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon, Central Africa advises U.S. citizens to shelter in place, limit unnecessary movements around town, and continue to avoid transiting the downtown and Presidential Palace area. Read more
August 27, 2023 - At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Seiera, Somalia, approximately 45 kilometers northwest of Kismayo. Read more
August 20, 2023 - Niger's New Military Leader: Any Attack On Country Will Not Be "Walk In The Park". On Friday military chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had decided to activate a "standby force". Read more
August 18, 2023 - Africa Command: At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in a remote area near Cali Heele, approximately 244 kilometers North East of Mogadishu, Somalia. Read more
August 3, 2023 - Niger: Travel Advisory Raised to Level 4 – Do Not Travel. The Department is advising U.S. citizens not to travel to Niger. This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on October 5, 2022. Read more
August 3, 2023 - Ordered Departure of Non-Emergency U.S. Government Personnel from U.S. Embassy Niamey, Niger. The State Department continually adjusts its posture at embassies and consulates throughout the world in line with its mission, the local security environment, and the health situation. Read more
July 20, 2023 - US Carries Out Airstrike In Somalia, Africa Against al-Shabaab Terrorists. AFRICOM: "At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in a remote area near Hareeri Kalle". Read more
July 9, 2023 - U.S. Forces provide airstrike assistance to Somalia National Army. The airstrike was in support of Somali National Army forces who were engaged by the terrorist organization. Read more
June 5, 2023 - AFRICOM: At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia and in support of the Somali National Army engagements against al Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike in the vicinity of Wayanta, Somalia on June 1. Read more
May 28, 2023 - The United States has carried out an airstrike in Somalia, and engaged insurgents in support of the Somalian government, according to a statement released by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). Read more
February 13, 2023 - AFRICOM: A U.S. Airstrike has killed at least 12 al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia. The airstrike was carried out around 28 miles from northeast Mogadishu, according to U.S. Africa Command. Read more
December 19, 2022 - The United States has killed 15 al-Shabab militants in Somalia after carrying out airstrikes at the request of the Somalian government. Read more
November 11, 2022 - US AFRICA COMMAND: "Federal Government of Somalia combats terrorists with support from U.S. forces: At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike against the al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking the Somali forces." Read more
October 26, 2022 - Due to U.S. forces conducting an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists in Somalia, the Africa regional alert has been set to 2. Read statement from Africa Command.. Read more
October 3, 2022 - "In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against the al-Shabaab militant network in Somalia on October 1. The strike occurred near Jilib, about 370 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu. Read more
September 22, 2022 - AFRICOM - At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces near Buulobarde, Somalia, on Sept. 18. Read more
July 19, 2022 - The United States military has put out a statement saying that it carried out an airstrike in Somalia on Sunday, killing two Al-Shabab fighters. The airstrike was carried out in southern Jubaland, near Libikus in the Lower Juba region, according to AFRICOM on Monday. Read more
May 16, 2022 - The United States is deploying up to 500 soldiers to Somalia, Africa in order to establish "persistent presence" there in order to combat the increasing terrorist activity in the country by a branch of Al Qaeda called Al-Shabaab. Read more
November 29, 2021 - US State Department is urging all U.S. citizens to evacuate Ethiopia due to the ongoing conflict there saying that it will not be able to evacuate them if the situation worsens and nears the capital. The US estimates about 30,000 to 40,000 US citizens. Read more
August 25, 2021 - AFRICOM: U.S. Africa Command has conducted a joint airstrike against al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Shabaab group in the vicinity of Amara town in Galmudug region amid intensified operations to weed out the the militants in the region. Read more
August 4, 2021 - The US carried out its third strike on Somalia in two weeks on August 1st in support of Somali government forces around Qeycad according to US Military. Read more
July 23, 2021 - The US military has carried out the second airstrike in Somalia, Africa this week against al-Shabaab terrorists, which are reported to have ties to Al Qaeda. Read more
July 21, 2021 - The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in Somalia, Africa against al-Shabaab terrorists, which have ties to Al Qaeda. U.S. troops were not located in Somalia at the time of the airstrike. Read more
United States Africa Command, AFRICOM Or USAFRICOM "protects and defense U.S. interests by strengthening the defense capabilities of African nations".