Value proposition

U.S. Africa Command sets the conditions for the success of security cooperation programs with partners in Africa.

U.S. Africa Command, with partners, counters transnational threats and malign actors, strengthens security forces and responds to crises in order to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability and prosperity.

Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, AFRICOM is one of 11 U.S. Department of Defense combatant commands, each with a geographic or functional mission that provides command and control of military forces in peace and war. AFRICOM employs the broad-reaching diplomacy, development, and defense approach to foster interagency efforts and help negate the drivers of conflict and extremism in Africa.

United States Africa Command, in concert with other U.S. government agencies and international partners, works to promote a stable and secure African environment in support of U.S. foreign policy., security cooperation, partnership, and enhance capability