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US service member injured, French soldier killed in Mali attack

The U.S. service member sustained non-life threatening injuries following the mortar attack.

By Rachel Nostrant and Howard Altman

16 months ago

Why US troop cuts in Africa would cause alarm

Here’s a look at the issue that has caused alarm among some U.S. security allies, while the U.S. probes the deadliest attack against its military in Africa since 2017.

3 years ago

US killed No. 2 leader of ISIS-Somalia, officials say

An American airstrike in northeastern Somalia has killed the deputy leader of the Islamic State group in Somalia, U.S. officials said Monday.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

US airstrike in Somalia kills 52 al-Shabab extremists

The U.S. military on Saturday said it had carried out its deadliest airstrike in Somalia in months, killing 52 al-Shabab extremists after a “large group” mounted an attack on Somali forces.

4 years ago

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