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AFRICOM confirms two civilians were killed in February 2019 airstrike targeting al-Shabab militants

"While we follow very precise and rigorous standards, in instances where we fail to meet our expectations, we will admit the mistake."

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago

Airstrike takes out a top terrorist suspected of involvement in attack on US personnel in Kenya

The U.S. State Department had offered up to a $5 million reward for information that led to his capture.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago

Santa did not deliver to ‘The Youth’ in Africa

Al-Shabaab, the terrorist group linked to al-Qaida, translates to “The Youth” in English. Of course, Santa did not deliver to them. They are on the very, very, very bad list.

By Col. Chris Karns

4 years ago

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