U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin R. Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Rear Adm. Manuel Antonio Pereira Semedo, chief of staff of the Cabo Verdean Armed Forces, meet ahead of the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD 2026) in Luanda, Angola, June 28, 2026. The meeting reinforced the Cabo Verde and U.S.'s enduring defense partnership and advanced discussions on shared regional security priorities.
Chiefs of Defense and representatives from more than 35 countries, as well as U.S. and partner military leaders, gather in Luanda, Angola, for the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference. ACHOD serves as the key forum for senior military officials to address shared security threats, enhance regional stability, and discuss collaborative frameworks that enable long-term investment and economic growth across the continent. (Photo by Jason Johnston)
| Date Taken: | 06.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.29.2026 04:17 |
| Photo ID: | 9779611 |
| VIRIN: | 260628-D-RJ303-4009 |
| Resolution: | 5940x3960 |
| Size: | 5.34 MB |
| Location: | LUANDA, AO |
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