Saturday June 21, 2025

Addis Ababa (HOL) — U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander
Gen. Michael Langley met Friday with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in the
capital, Addis Ababa, to discuss regional security challenges.

According to a brief statement from the U.S. Embassy in
Addis Ababa, the two leaders focused on joint efforts to combat terrorist
threats posed by al-Shabab and the Islamic State group in the Horn of Africa.

“General Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command
(AFRICOM), visited Ethiopia and met with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Their discussions focused on countering terrorist threats from al-Shabaab and
ISIS in the Horn of Africa,” the embassy posted on X, formerly known as
Twitter.

Prime Minister Abiy also confirmed the meeting, noting that
the discussion centered on strengthening cooperation between Ethiopia and
AFRICOM in the ongoing fight against militant groups.

Langley’s visit underscores Washington’s continued
engagement in the region as security threats from extremist groups persist
across East Africa.