Somali Military Kills 70 al-Shabaab Members in Two Operations
Killed in the recent raids were Moalim Bukhari, the al-Shabaab’s intelligence chief, and Sheikh Hasan Ganeey, the regional commander.
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Navy Stops Smugglers Loaded With Russian Weapons Off Somali Coast
Weapons smuggling off the Somali coast is common, but last week the U.S. Navy seized thousands of Russian-made AK-47s, RPGs and machine guns.
France Opens Summit of G5 Sahel, Vows to Increase Anti-Terror Operations
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to increase France’s efforts to eradicate terrorist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS in the Sahel.
Attack on Peacekeepers in Mali a War Crime Says UN Chief
In a statement, UN chief Stéphane Dujarric, emphasized that attacks against UN blue helmets “may constitute a war crime.”
Suicide Car Bomb Explodes Near Parliament in Somalia
No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing yet, but it bears the hallmarks of al-Shabaab which has been gaining strength in Somalia.
Somali Head of National Security Agency and 13 Troops Killed in IED Blast
Somalia is at a political impasse, and while the country falls out of control, al-Shabaab is stepping up its deadly attacks on Somali troops.
Army’s Exercise “African Lion” to Proceed in Morocco Despite COVID-19
AFRICOM Commander Gen. Townsend says the annual joint training event between the U.S. and Morocco will happen despite the ongoing pandemic.
Remembering a Hero: Special Forces Warrant Officer Shawn Thomas
Warrant Officer One Shawn Thomas was loved by all. He was described as a warrior by every single person that knew him, including me.
Hotel in Mogadishu Attacked by al-Shabaab, At Least 9 Dead
The al-Shabaab attack was initiated at 5:00 p.m. when a car bomb was detonated at the front entrance of the Afrik Hotel in downtown Mogadishu.
Military Junta in Mali “Dissolved” Five Months After Coup
“The National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) is dissolved,” read a decree from the government of Mali on Tuesday.
Will Biden Reverse Troop Withdrawals in the Middle East, Africa?
After just one week as Commander-in-Chief, Biden appears to be toying with plans to redistribute U.S. troops in the Middle East and Africa.
Joint Operation Kills 100 Extremists in the Sahel
The French-led Task Force in the Sahel continues to exchange blows with region extremist groups in an ongoing battle for sub-Saharan Africa.
