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US strikes al-Shabab in lead up to Russia’s war on Ukraine

Troops under U.S. Africa Command conducted an air strike in Somalia against al-Shabab terrorists Feb. 22.

By Rachel Nostrant

19 months ago

US service member injured, French soldier killed in Mali attack

The U.S. service member sustained non-life threatening injuries following the mortar attack.

By Rachel Nostrant and Howard Altman

20 months ago

How US troops survived a little-known al-Qaeda raid in Mali two years ago

The assault included rockets, mortars, car bombs and roughly 30 militants disguised in Malian Army and UN peacekeeper uniforms.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

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