Latest "Al Shabaab" stories

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

5 months ago

US launches airstrike to assist Somali forces under attack

The U.S. conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Sunday, according to U.S. Africa Command.

By Zamone Perez

11 months ago

New four-star command allows US general to ‘coordinate closely’ with NATO allies in Africa

Close geography and economic ties between Africa and Europe means that regional security issues can quickly spread across the regions.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Navy, Marines bolster maritime presence off the coast of Somalia amid US troop relocation

The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit — consisting of nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines — are now operating off the coast of Somalia.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

US forces pack up in Somalia for elsewhere in east Africa

U.S. troops pulling out of Somalia aren’t leaving the continent, or even the region, the general who leads U.S. Africa Command said in a statement this weekend.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

‘High-ranking’ al-Shabab leader killed in U.S. strike

“This individual was a key leader in the al-Shabaab organization," Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, the AFRICOM commander said in a news release. “He was violent, ruthless, and responsible for the loss of many innocent lives. His removal makes Somalia and neighboring countries safer.”

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago