Africa

U.S. Africa Command is collecting vendor capability statements for an industry showcase in Tunis, Tunisia, on February 2–4, 2027, alongside the West Africa Shared Security Forum. This is market research—not a solicitation or promise of procurement—and vendors must submit by November 12, 2026, while covering their own participation and logistics costs.

U.S. Africa Command says it conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab on October 17, 2026, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces. The report provides operational context but identifies no procurement, funding, award, or supplier opportunity.

The U.S. and Zambia's new MOU promotes U.S. investment in key sectors such as agriculture and energy. This five-year agreement opens significant procurement avenues for U.S. contractors looking to engage in Zambia's growing markets.

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) executed airstrikes in Somalia and Nigeria targeting terrorist threats. This underscores an ongoing need for defense, intelligence, and logistics support contractors in complex multi-national operations critical to U.S. security strategy in Africa.

The Minerals Commission of Ghana has kicked off a significant UAV training program, utilizing the Skyfront Perimeter 8 drone and Geometrics MagArrow II sensor. This initiative aims to bolster local expertise in airborne mineral exploration, thereby reducing reliance on external services and fostering gender equity in STEM fields.