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House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from Somalia
The House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.
Top US general in Africa: ‘Wildfire of terrorism’ on march here
A stretch of continent, from the Sahel region to the Horn of Africa, concerns Gen. Stephen J. Townsend.
Excerpt from ‘A Red Line in the Sand’ on the challenges posed by China in the South China Sea and elsewhere
In his upcoming book, David Andelman says the Chinese have shown a most determined effort to enforce their red lines and their declared prerogatives across the South China Sea.
By David Andelman
Trump orders most American troops to leave Somalia. AFRICOM says they are redeploying elsewhere in region
Without providing details, the Pentagon said in a short statement that “a majority” of U.S. troops and assets in Somalia will be withdrawn in early 2021.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Howard Altman
Acting US defense secretary visits troops in rare visit to Somalia
President Trump is expected to order a withdrawal of most or all of the 700 U.S. troops based in Somalia before he leaves office Jan. 20.
‘Why now?’ Dismay as US considers troop pullout from Somalia
No country has been involved in Somalia's future as much as the United States. The Trump administration is contemplating the withdrawal of the several hundred U.S. military troops from the nation, but some experts say it would come at the worst possible time.
Armed Services committees and the election: Here’s what we know
Stay tuned for updates as results for key congressional races continue to roll in. Will there be a major shakeup for the congressional Armed Services committees?
By Joe Gould
Public health emergency declared for US troops stationed across Djibouti base cluster
Camp Lemonnier is the largest U.S. installation in Africa, which houses roughly 3,000 American troops. There are roughly 6,000 U.S. troops across the AFRICOM area of responsibility.
By Shawn Snow
Pentagon IDs soldier who died while supporting operations in the Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa remains a violent and volatile region. There are roughly 6,000 U.S. troops deployed throughout the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility.
By Shawn Snow
U.S. service member dies in non-combat incident in Djibouti
The cause of death is under investigation.
Mold, vermin in military housing: Companies aren’t off the hook, lawmakers say
Lawmakers want more progress in getting rid of mold, vermin in military housing
By Karen Jowers