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Africa Command balancing rise of terrorism with limited resources

The outgoing AFRICOM boss on the current state of U.S. presence on the continent.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Ukrainian servicemen shoot a SPG-9 recoilless gun during training in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

US military to treat wounded Ukrainian troops at Landstuhl hospital

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center can take up to 18 Ukrainian troops at a time under recently approved Pentagon guidance.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

No civilian casualties in AFRICOM’s latest quarterly report, but new harm mitigation plan still to follow

The time period covered in the assessment does not include the latest Feb. 22 airstrike in Somalia.

By Rachel Nostrant

3 years ago

AFRICOM’s chief warned Mali about the Wagner Group. It didn’t work.

America’s top commander for Africa said Thursday he personally urged Mali’s ruling military junta not to invite in Russian mercenaries the Wagner Group before it did just that.

3 years ago

Amid fears of Russian air dominance, US to send anti-aircraft Stingers to Ukraine

The U.S. for the first time has approved the direct delivery of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine as part of a package approved by the White House last week.

By Joe Gould and Howard Altman

3 years ago

No clear return date for troops headed to Europe amid Russia threats

Lawmakers were briefed Thursday by senior administration officials about the troop moves and latest tensions in Ukraine.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

3 years ago