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Latest updates tagged Al-Shabaab on SOFREP.

The Halt on Drone Strikes By Washington Is Benefiting Terror Groups in Africa

The Halt on Drone Strikes By Washington Is Benefiting Terror Groups in Africa

March 10, 2021

The United States carried out 122 drone strikes on al-Shabaab terror groups from 2019 to 2021. Now, POTUS has stopped them completely.

Somali Military Kills 70 al-Shabaab Members in Two Operations

Somali Military Kills 70 al-Shabaab Members in Two Operations

February 22, 2021

Killed in the recent raids were Moalim Bukhari, the al-Shabaab’s intelligence chief, and Sheikh Hasan Ganeey, the regional commander.

This Week on SOFREP: Iran Is Growing in Strength at an Alarming Rate

This Week on SOFREP: Iran Is Growing in Strength at an Alarming Rate

February 21, 2021

If you read the tea leaves, it’s apparent that Iran is infiltrating huge swathes of the globe through proxy militias and surprising allies.

Navy Stops Smugglers Loaded With Russian Weapons Off Somali Coast

Navy Stops Smugglers Loaded With Russian Weapons Off Somali Coast

February 18, 2021

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

France Opens Summit of G5 Sahel, Vows to Increase Anti-Terror Operations

February 17, 2021

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to increase France’s efforts to eradicate terrorist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS in the Sahel.

This Week on SOFREP: The Biden Administration, Already Outgunned by the Issues?

This Week on SOFREP: The Biden Administration, Already Outgunned by the Issues?

February 14, 2021

This week on SOFREP: Biden is facing a huge issues at home and abroad, but his focus is on using big words and pushing progressive politics.

Somali Head of National Security Agency and 13 Troops Killed in IED Blast

Somali Head of National Security Agency and 13 Troops Killed in IED Blast

February 12, 2021

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.

Hotel in Mogadishu Attacked by al-Shabaab, At Least 9 Dead

Hotel in Mogadishu Attacked by al-Shabaab, At Least 9 Dead

February 1, 2021

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.

This Week on SOFREP: An Exclusive With the Sergeant Major of the Army, a New SecDef and a White House Changeover

This Week on SOFREP: An Exclusive With the Sergeant Major of the Army, a New SecDef and a White House Changeover

January 24, 2021

Check out all the SOFREP stories and reports from across the military and world you missed this week: January 18th – January 24th, 2021.

Ugandan Military Kills 189 al-Shabaab Extremist Fighters in a Raid

Ugandan Military Kills 189 al-Shabaab Extremist Fighters in a Raid

January 23, 2021

“The raid… saw the forces put out of action 189 al-Qaeda-linked fighters and destroyed a number of items,” Ugandan Forces reported.

US  Conducts Two New Airstrikes on al-Shabaab in Somalia

US  Conducts Two New Airstrikes on al-Shabaab in Somalia

January 20, 2021

Joint Task Force-Quartz commander: These strikes targeted al-Shabaab leaders involved in IED facilitation, fighter training, and planning.

US Finishes Withdrawing Troops From Somalia Ahead of Schedule

US Finishes Withdrawing Troops From Somalia Ahead of Schedule

January 18, 2021

With a national election in Somalia less than a month away, analysts say that the removal of American troops couldn’t come at a worse time.

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