US to vacate first air base within weeks as it withdraws from Niger
The head of U.S. Africa Command says the American withdrawal from Niger is "on pace."
By Jen Judson
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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.
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.
US launches airstrike to assist Somali forces under attack
The U.S. conducted an airstrike against al-Shabab in Somalia on Sunday, according to U.S. Africa Command.
By Zamone Perez
Pentagon says terror attacks in Africa increased 300% over last decade
The current AFRICOM commander believes terrorism in Africa is “more of a problem today” than ever before.
Al-Shabab terrorist with $3 million bounty killed in US airstrike
The al-Shabab leader had a $3 million bounty placed on his head by the U.S.
By J.D. Simkins