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US airstrikes in Somalia continue at rapid pace even after force relocation

AFRICOM has completed six airstrikes in Somalia since 2021 began, three of which occurred since a majority of troops in Somalia were relocated earlier this month.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

‘Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,’ four-star general says

The general helming U.S. Africa Command pushed back against allegations that he was killed in an attack in Manda Bay, Kenya.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

New head of AFRICOM visits Somalia as pressure on al-Shabab increases

Townsend met with the Somali prime minister, and with the U.S. forces training Somali units fighting the violent terrorist group Al Shabab.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

US troops, nonprofit trainers and a 'Lightning Brigade’ battle for Somalia

In April, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that extended the U.S. military mission to Somalia for another year.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

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