Latest "somalia" stories

Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from Niger

The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.

By Bryant Harris

6 weeks ago

U.S. forces practice convoy training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia, May 4, 2021.

House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from Somalia

The House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.

By Bryant Harris

7 months ago

US increases military support for Somalia against al-Shabab

Sixty-one tons of weapons and ammunition arrived in Mogadishu on Feb. 28.

By Omar Faruk and Cara Anna, AP

9 months ago

Key Islamic State leader killed in US military operation in Somalia

No U.S. troops or civilians were harmed in the operation.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

US airstrikes in Somalia increased in 2022, killing more than 100

The number of airstrikes conducted by the United States represents an uptick over the previous year, but far from the record highs in 2019 and 2018.

By Zamone Perez

11 months ago

US military hits al-Shabab extremists in Somalia

The U.S. has carried out dozens of drone strikes against extremists in Somalia in recent years.

13 months ago