Tag: Somalia
Trump Team Divided Over Future of U.S. Embassy in Somalia
Some State Department officials have proposed closing the embassy in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, as a precaution after recent gains by Al Shabab mi [...]
Two SEAL Team Members Missing After Incident Off Somalia Coast
The soldiers were said to have disappeared into the water after a vessel boarding attempt. Pentagon officials said the episode was not related to rece [...]
Somalia bans Telegram and TikTok over misinformation
The Federal Republic of Somalia is the latest country to ban cryptocurrency-friendly messaging app Telegram, alongside TikTok social media app and the [...]
Ties to Kabul Bombing Put ISIS Leader in Somalia in U.S. Cross Hairs
Bilal al-Sudani’s financing of the ISIS branch in Afghanistan that killed 13 U.S. troops in 2021 elevated him on U.S. kill-or-capture lists.
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Senior ISIS Leader in Somalia Killed in U.S. Special Operations Raid
No civilians or Americans were killed or injured in the operation, officials said.
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Andrew Mitchell warns large numbers in Somalia could die
He said the international community had to support countries like Somalia as well as Ukraine. "From the view of Africa, if a lot of money has been div [...]
Somalia Asks U.S. to Step Up Drone Strikes Against Qaeda-Linked Fighters
A new administration in Somalia has launched an offensive against Al Shabab, which are also facing an uprising from local militias.
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Biden sought to end endless wars. So what’s the military doing in Somalia?
President Joe Biden pledged to end the “forever wars” in the Middle East. He withdrew US forces from Afghanistan last year and has announced that t [...]
Biden Approves Plan to Redeploy Several Hundred Ground Forces Into Somalia
For one, the official said, the Taliban have not expressed an intention of attacking the United States, and other militant groups in Afghanistan do no [...]
U.S. Carries Out First Airstrike in Somalia Since August
WASHINGTON — The United States conducted a drone strike against Al Shabab militants in Somalia this week, the first such military action against the Q [...]
Inside the Decade-Long U.S. Fight Against Al Shabab in Somalia
American analysts estimate that Al Shabab command anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 fighters. Under Mr. Mohamed, their bombs have grown more sophistica [...]
Afghanistan Collapse and Strikes in Somalia Elevate Snags for Drone Warfare Guidelines
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has almost accomplished a coverage to control counterterrorism drone strikes and commando raids exterior stan [...]
Trump is pulling troops out of Somalia. However many are staying within the area.
The Trump administration will pull just about the entire US’s roughly 700 troops in Somalia overseas simply 5 days earlier than President-elect [...]
Trump Orders All American Troops Out of Somalia
WASHINGTON — President Trump, persevering with his end-of-term troop withdrawals from conflicts world wide, will pull American troops out of Somali [...]
Pentagon Chief Visits Somalia Forward of Anticipated Troop Cuts
The Shabab have in latest months issued particular new threats in opposition to Individuals in East Africa — and even in the US. Earlier this month [...]