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    AFRICAN LAND FORCES SUMMIT

    African Land Forces Summit

    African Land Forces Summit    

    An annual summit of U.S. and African army leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities impacting land forces in Africa. African Land Forces Summit is the Chief of Staff of the Army's annual conference supporting U.S. Army activity in Africa.

    The 2026 ALFS will be hosted in Rome from March 22–24. The event brings together senior African military leaders, global industry innovators, and investors to strengthen regional security through new partnerships and technologies.

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    118 Featured Videos

    U.S. and Partner Nation Military Leaders Gather at the African Land Forces Summit 26

    U.S. and Partner Nation Military Leaders...
    03.24.26 | SSgt Karla Parra | AFNE
    U.S. and Partner Nation military leaders and representatives met with African Land Force commanders for the African Land Forces Summit, or ALFS,...
    Interview: Lydia Benyam, SETAF-AF discusses joint theater forensics at ALFS 2026

    Interview: Lydia Benyam, SETAF-AF...
    03.22.26 | SSgt Karla Parra | SETAF-AF
    Lydia Benyam, lab manager of the Joint Theater Forensics Analysis Center, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), speaks on her...
    Interview: Ricky Muenzer, SETAF-AF discusses joint theater forensics at ALFS 2026

    Interview: Ricky Muenzer, SETAF-AF...
    03.22.26 | SSgt Karla Parra | SETAF-AF
    Ricky Muenzer, an electronic exploitation analyst at the Joint Theater Forensics Analysis Center, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa...
    Interview: US Army Capt. Komi Afetse of SETAF-AF discusses civil affairs at ALFS 2026

    Interview: US Army Capt. Komi Afetse of...
    03.21.26 | SSgt Karla Parra | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Capt. Komi Afetse, a civil affairs officer assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), describes his...
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    815 Featured Images

    SETAF-AF prepares for opening ceremony of ALFS26

    SETAF-AF prepares for opening ceremony of...
    03.22.26 | SPC John Garcia | SETAF-AF
    Gillian Spofford, strategic notetaker, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), helps set up for African Land Forces Summit 2026...
    SETAF-AF prepares for opening ceremony of ALFS26

    SETAF-AF prepares for opening ceremony of...
    03.22.26 | SPC John Garcia | SETAF-AF
    Dana Daniel, deputy director, Command Initiatives Group, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), assists in protocol setup for...
    SETAF-AF planners make finishing touches at African Land Forces Summit 2026

    SETAF-AF planners make finishing touches...
    03.23.26 | MAJ Joe Legros | SETAF-AF
    Lidija Simlesal, a Department of the Army Civilian assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), pauses for a photo prior...
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    36 Featured Stories

    African Land Forces Summit debuts industry track in Rome, connecting defense leaders with tech investors

    African Land Forces Summit debuts...
    03.25.26 | Neil Ruggiero | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) hosted the African Land Forces Summit 2026 in Rome, Italy, March 22-24, bringing...
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    5 Featured Audio

    U.S. and Partner Nation Military Leaders Gather at the African Land Forces Summit 26 - News in One April 6, 2026

    U.S. and Partner Nation Military Leaders...
    03.31.26 | SSgt Karla Parra | AFNE
    In this News in One: U.S. and partner nation military leaders and representatives met with African Land Force commanders for the African Land...
    AFN Radio interview: Nurses week with COL Kelly Togiola

    AFN Radio interview: Nurses week with...
    05.11.23 | SSG Brandon Rickert | AFN-VICENZA
    AFN Radio interview with COL Kelly Togiola in Cote D'Ivore at ALFS 23, talking about why she became a nurse. What she does for the US army and...
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    1 Featured Publications

    African Land Forces Summit 2017 - 03.15.2026

    African Land Forces Summit 2017 - March...
    03.15.26 | Courtesy Publication | SETAF-AF
    This is an annual magazine that is used to highlight some of the many exercises U.S. Army Africa facilitates. It is also used to provide...