Latest "somalia" stories

Senate votes down bill to withdraw troops from Niger

The Senate struck down a bill from Sen. Rand Paul that would have required the U.S. to remove troops from Niger in the wake of a coup.

By Bryant Harris

6 weeks ago

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

7 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

9 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

10 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

11 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

11 months ago