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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.
AFRICOM contributes to anti-poaching efforts in Namibia
Poaching and animal smuggling comprise the fourth-largest illicit trade in southern Africa.
New Orleans nun kidnapped in Africa released with US military help
The U.S. military played a role in the release this week of an American nun taken hostage in April.
By Zamone Perez
1st Black Marine 4-star takes trip to Africa as new AFRICOM leader
Gen. Michael Langley has been tasked with leading troops on the continent against escalating threats from militant groups.
US airstrike in Somalia kills 13 militants, DoD says
The 13 militants were “actively attacking” Somali government soldiers in a remote area north of Mogadishu, AFRICOM said.
US launches three airstrikes against al-Shabab in Somalia
The strikes killed four militants, according to a release.
Africa Command balancing rise of terrorism with limited resources
The outgoing AFRICOM boss on the current state of U.S. presence on the continent.
Army advisers join rescue efforts after plane crash in Mogadishu
The three soldiers from Maneuver Advisor Team 2231 and their Somalian trainees jumped into action when the plane crashed.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer