AFRICOM Delegation Visits Maiduguri to Enhance Counterterrorism Efforts

On May 20, 2026, a delegation from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) visited the Joint Task Force North East in Maiduguri, Nigeria, to bolster counterterrorism cooperation in the Lake Chad region. Led by Rear Admiral Cameron Chen, the delegation met with Air Vice Marshal O.F. Akinboyewa and received a briefing on the security situation and ongoing military operations. Key discussions included enhancing intelligence sharing, ISR support, and logistics interdiction to combat terrorist groups. The visit also reviewed preparations for Operation Lake Sanity III, aimed at increasing regional security cooperation. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration under existing frameworks. The visit concluded successfully, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in sustaining pressure on insurgent activities in the region.

Key Points: • AFRICOM delegation visited Maiduguri to strengthen counterterrorism efforts. • Discussions focused on intelligence sharing and operational coordination. • Preparations for Operation Lake Sanity III were a key agenda item.