Latest "somalia" stories

U.S. forces practice convoy training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia, May 4, 2021.

House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from Somalia

The House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.

By Bryant Harris

5 months ago

US increases military support for Somalia against al-Shabab

Sixty-one tons of weapons and ammunition arrived in Mogadishu on Feb. 28.

By Omar Faruk and Cara Anna, AP

7 months ago

Key Islamic State leader killed in US military operation in Somalia

No U.S. troops or civilians were harmed in the operation.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

First AFRICOM airstrike of the year kills 30 al-Shabab militants

The first airstrike of the new year in Somalia killed an estimated 30 militants linked to al-Qaeda.

By Zamone Perez

8 months ago

US military donates weapons, and military equipment to Somalia

Along with the weapons donation, the United States and African Union each have troops training and conducting operations to help Somalia's government.

By Zamone Perez

9 months ago

US airstrikes in Somalia increased in 2022, killing more than 100

The number of airstrikes conducted by the United States represents an uptick over the previous year, but far from the record highs in 2019 and 2018.

By Zamone Perez

9 months ago