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‘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

Esper says US military not withdrawing from AFRICOM

“But I had the opportunity to tell, again, to mention again that the U.S. support is critical to our operations and that its reduction would severely limit our effectiveness against terrorists.”

By Shawn Snow and Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

Al-Shabab warns US partner forces in Africa that America will abandon them like it did Syrian Kurds

Al-Shabab said in a message that the raid on Manda Bay should “serve as a stern warning” for African forces that “when the situation gets difficult” American troops will “abandon you" just as they did with the Syrian YPG after entangling them in an “unwinnable war.”

By Shawn Snow and Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

US drone strike in Somalia kills al-Shabab militants

More than 40 ISIS and al-Shabab militants have been killed in U.S. strikes since Nov.3.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

AMISOM withdrawal tests U.S. mission in Somalia

AMISOM is drawing down forces in Somalia as the security situation deteriorates where there are over 500 U.S. troops currently serving in the war-torn region

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

US ops against al-Shabab in Somalia heat up

U.S. forces in Somalia conducted three precision airstrikes against al-Shabab on Wednesday, killing six terrorists.

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

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