In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Buulo Fuulay, Somalia, Mar. 27. Keep Reading
The imperative for Turkey’s military presence in Somalia is often explained through the lens of phased and likely future withdrawal of the AU and AMISOM peacekeeping mission from the country. Keep Reading
“ISIS and Al Qaeda are on the march in West Africa. They're having success and the international efforts are not." Keep Reading
Among the most notable achievements of the current administration is the rebirth and development of the nation’s foreign policy, rooted in the vision and judgment of revitalizing the country’s international standing and sovereign decision-making agency. Keep Reading
Somali troops clashed with a regional militia on Friday in one of the most serious outbreaks of fighting yet over political rivalries that Washington says are slowing the war against al Qaeda-linked insurgents. Keep Reading
Post-strike assessments confirm the two terrorists killed in the Feb. 22 precision airstrikes were an individual associated with the attack on Manda Bay and his wife, who was also a known al-Shabaab member. Keep Reading
Al Shabaab said in a video released after the Kenya airbase attack that the assault was “carried out under the guidance and direction of the leadership of al-Qaeda." Keep Reading
The Somali terrorist outfit al-Shabaab has threatened to strike at American targets around the world days after it mounted a deadly and unprecedented attack on U.S. forces stationed in Kenya. Keep Reading
"This was a senseless act of violence that has changed our lives forever. Our son was a great big brother, cousin and above all he was an awesome person," Tawanna Cottenfinner said. Keep Reading
AFRICOM confirms Camp Simba's perimeter was breached; six contractor-operated civilian aircraft "were damaged to some degree" and two DoD members wounded. Keep Reading