US military hits al-Shabab extremists in SomaliaThe U.S. has carried out dozens of drone strikes against extremists in Somalia in recent years.5 weeks ago
US launches airstrike to assist Somali forces under attackThe U.S. conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Sunday, according to U.S. Africa Command.By Zamone Perez6 weeks ago
Pentagon says terror attacks in Africa increased 300% over last decadeThe current AFRICOM commander believes terrorism in Africa is “more of a problem today” than ever before.By Rachel Nostrant7 weeks ago
More than two dozen al-Shabab insurgents killed in US air strikeA U.S. air strike killed 27 al-Shabab militants in central Somalia earlier this week.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 months ago
Congress calls for answers on US role in fatal 2017 Nigerian airstrikeNine aid workers and 160 civilians were killed, many of whom were children.By Rachel Nostrant3 months ago
AFRICOM contributes to anti-poaching efforts in NamibiaPoaching and animal smuggling comprise the fourth-largest illicit trade in southern Africa.By Rachel Nostrant3 months ago
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