US increases military support for Somalia against al-ShababSixty-one tons of weapons and ammunition arrived in Mogadishu on Feb. 28.By Omar Faruk and Cara Anna, AP14 months ago
First AFRICOM airstrike of the year kills 30 al-Shabab militantsThe first airstrike of the new year in Somalia killed an estimated 30 militants linked to al-Qaeda.By Zamone Perez16 months ago
Al-Shabab terrorist with $3 million bounty killed in US airstrikeThe al-Shabab leader had a $3 million bounty placed on his head by the U.S.By Jon Simkins19 months ago
More than two dozen al-Shabab insurgents killed in US air strikeA U.S. air strike killed 27 al-Shabab militants in central Somalia earlier this week.By Jonathan Lehrfeld20 months ago
US launches three airstrikes against al-Shabab in SomaliaThe strikes killed four militants, according to a release.By Meghann Myers21 months ago
Africa Command balancing rise of terrorism with limited resourcesThe outgoing AFRICOM boss on the current state of U.S. presence on the continent.By Meghann Myers22 months ago
Counterterrorism still a pressing issue for special operations, Africa command nomineesLt. Gens. Bryan Fenton and Michael Langley took senators' questions at their Thursday confirmation hearing.By Meghann Myers22 months ago
Back on the ground in Somalia, US launches strike against al-ShababTwo fighters were killed in the strike, according to AFRICOM.By Meghann Myers22 months ago
US troops ‘commuting’ to Somalia is inefficient and risky, top Africa general saysThe defense secretary is weighing whether to send troops back to Somalia.By Meghann Myers2 years ago
New security training and oversight after 2020 Manda Bay attackAll troops deploying to U.S Africa Command will receive the new training.By Meghann Myers2 years ago
Scathing reports find military failures in 2020 Kenya attack that left soldier, two others deadThe attack on Manda Bay, located near a Kenyan seaside resort, was carried out by al-Shabab militants during the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 5, 2020.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 years ago
Top US general in Africa: ‘Wildfire of terrorism’ on march hereA stretch of continent, from the Sahel region to the Horn of Africa, concerns Gen. Stephen J. Townsend.3 years ago