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US military hits al-Shabab extremists in Somalia
The U.S. has carried out dozens of drone strikes against extremists in Somalia in recent years.
US troops ‘commuting’ to Somalia is inefficient and risky, top Africa general says
The defense secretary is weighing whether to send troops back to Somalia.
US strikes al-Shabab in lead up to Russia’s war on Ukraine
Troops under U.S. Africa Command conducted an air strike in Somalia against al-Shabab terrorists Feb. 22.
AFRICOM’s Flintlock exercise to kick off in Cote d’Ivoire amid regional tensions
Flintlock 2022 will be taking place Feb. 15-28 in Cote d'Ivoire.
‘Hand of Russia’ visible in African coups says AFRICOM boss
"I think I have received reports of Russian involvement at least in Sudan in the not too distant past," AFRICOM Commander Gen. Stephen Townsend said.
US service member injured, French soldier killed in Mali attack
The U.S. service member sustained non-life threatening injuries following the mortar attack.
PJs rappel from Osprey to rescue UK mariner off Kenya’s coast
AFRICOM has increased air capacity and added more surgical capabilities to its recovery capabilities in recent years.
17 months later, Congress still waits for details about deadly al-Shabab attack in Kenya
Nearly 18 months have passed since the Manda Bay, Kenya, attack took the lives of 3 Americans. Congress has yet to be briefed.
As Pentagon weighs sending troops back to Somalia, AFRICOM chief makes his case
Now "commuting" to the Somalia mission, U.S. troops could be heading back for a more consistent presence.
Navy launches exercise with North African partners as migrant deaths in the Mediterranean soar
The exercise, one of three regional maritime exercises U.S. Naval Forces Africa conducts, will have 13 nations join this year.
By Diana Stancy