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SOMALIA, U.S. Forces Strike ISIS-Somalia in Puntland, Killing Multiple Operatives
AFRICOM, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, aimed to disrupt ISIS-Somalia’s ability to threaten U.S. and partner forces.
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Sudan’s Armed Forces Regain Control of Presidential Palace in Khartoum, Conflict Overview
SAF forces entered the presidential palace and other key sites on the eastern side of Khartoum, signaling a strategic advance after nearly two years of…
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Somali National Army, With Possible U.S. Support, Targets Al-Shabaab in Dual Operations: Victories Claimed in Middle Shabelle and…
Somali government’s gratitude toward "international friends" likely includes the United States, given AFRICOM’s established role in supporting SNA…
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Al-Shabaab Claims Responsibility For Attack on Somali President in Mogadishu
Al-Shabaab: “Special Operation” Took Place In The Middle Of The Day, Targeted A Presidential Convoy.
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US, Somali National Army Conduct Joint Multi-Region Operations Against al-Shabaab
AFRICOM’s participation reflects an ongoing military collaboration with Somali forces to counter al-Shabaab activities.
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US, Somalian Military Strikes Target Al-Shabaab Militants In Hirshabelle, Somalia
US Africa Command: "The command's initial assessment is that several terrorists and a vehicle were neutralized and that no civilians were injured or…
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February 2025

US Airstrikes Against al-Shabaab in Somalia; USS Harry S. Truman Resumes Flight Operations After Collision, Former Commanding Officer…
The airstrike took place near Al-Kowsar, Somalia, and the initial assessment by U.S. Africa Command indicates that no civilians were injured or killed.
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US/Somalian Joint Operation Targets Al-Shabaab, NISA Reports Heavy Explosion In Middle Shabelle. US Participates In Cutlass Express 2025 and…
Somalia highlighted the success of these operations, noting that the Federal Government of Somalia and the American military worked together to inflict…
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Somalian Forces Kill 48 Al-Shabaab, ISIS Militants in Coordinated Bombing Operations
In total, around 48 Al-Shabaab, ISIS Militants were killed. NISA and the National Army plan to continue their efforts to eliminate the remaining groups.
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U.S. Africa Command Reports Carrying Out Joint Airstrikes With Somalian Armed Forces To Degrade Al Shabaab Threat in Somalia
The strikes were part of collective self-defense measures, and the initial assessment by U.S. Africa Command indicates no civilian casualties.
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Somali-U.S. Strikes al-Shabaab as Middle East Hosts Largest Maritime Drills
Somalian Foreign Ministry: The command’s initial assessment is that the strike killed two ISIS terrorists and no civilians were harmed.
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Somalia Reports Joint Military Operation With US and UAE on ISIS After Recent Attacks Kill Scores
The operation took place a week after an ISIS suicide bombing targeted Puntland security forces in the Shebaab Al-Miskaat mountains in the Bari region…
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