The Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA), under the U.S. Army, is a regional unit of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) that focuses on operations across the African continent. Established in 2008, SOCAFRICA is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, with subordinate components stationed throughout Africa. It collaborates closely with partner nations to enhance regional security and stability, primarily through counter-terrorism efforts, peacekeeping missions, and humanitarian assistance operations. The command operates under the auspices of USSOCOM, which oversees the military's special operations forces worldwide.