The U.S. has carried out dozens of drone strikes against extremists in Somalia in recent years.
The U.S. conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Sunday, according to U.S. Africa Command.
The current AFRICOM commander believes terrorism in Africa is “more of a problem today” than ever before.
It has become common practice for waivers to be granted in the name of supporting U.S. national security interests.
The memo was among the latest revelations from the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol building.
The al-Shabab leader had a $3 million bounty placed on his head by the U.S.
A U.S. air strike killed 27 al-Shabab militants in central Somalia earlier this week.
Nine aid workers and 160 civilians were killed, many of whom were children.
Poaching and animal smuggling comprise the fourth-largest illicit trade in southern Africa.
The U.S. military played a role in the release this week of an American nun taken hostage in April.
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