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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.
Congress calls for answers on US role in fatal 2017 Nigerian airstrike
Nine aid workers and 160 civilians were killed, many of whom were children.
AFRICOM contributes to anti-poaching efforts in Namibia
Poaching and animal smuggling comprise the fourth-largest illicit trade in southern Africa.
New Orleans nun kidnapped in Africa released with US military help
The U.S. military played a role in the release this week of an American nun taken hostage in April.
By Zamone Perez
Navy crew behind massive cocaine bust awarded Coast Guard ribbon
The Gold Crew of expeditionary mobile base Hershel “Woody” Williams, which helped conduct the bust in April, was recognized Aug. 22.
1st Black Marine 4-star takes trip to Africa as new AFRICOM leader
Gen. Michael Langley has been tasked with leading troops on the continent against escalating threats from militant groups.
US launches three airstrikes against al-Shabab in Somalia
The strikes killed four militants, according to a release.
Africa Command balancing rise of terrorism with limited resources
The outgoing AFRICOM boss on the current state of U.S. presence on the continent.
Biden nominates Marine general as next commander of US forces in Africa
If confirmed, he would become the Marine Corps' first Black four-star general.
No civilian casualties in AFRICOM’s latest quarterly report, but new harm mitigation plan still to follow
The time period covered in the assessment does not include the latest Feb. 22 airstrike in Somalia.
AFRICOM’s chief warned Mali about the Wagner Group. It didn’t work.
America’s top commander for Africa said Thursday he personally urged Mali’s ruling military junta not to invite in Russian mercenaries the Wagner Group before it did just that.
By Joe Gould