A U.S. airstrike on December 31 in southern Somalia resulted in the death of ten militants from the Al-Shabaab terrorist organization, according to the U.S. African Command (AFRICOM). The operation, requested by the Somali government, took place approximately 35 kilometers…
The UN Security Council has authorized a new African Union force set to deploy in Somalia to combat the militant group Al-Shabaab, following a vote that saw 14 of 15 members in favor, with the United States abstaining. The new…
The U.S. military announced the deaths of two members of the Islamist militant group Al-Shabaab during an airstrike in southern Somalia. The operation, conducted in coordination with the Somali federal government, reportedly caused no civilian casualties. Somali authorities welcomed the…
