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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
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Navy, Marines bolster maritime presence off the coast of Somalia amid US troop relocation
The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit — consisting of nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines — are now operating off the coast of Somalia.
US forces pack up in Somalia for elsewhere in east Africa
U.S. troops pulling out of Somalia aren’t leaving the continent, or even the region, the general who leads U.S. Africa Command said in a statement this weekend.
By Kyle Rempfer
‘High-ranking’ al-Shabab leader killed in U.S. strike
“This individual was a key leader in the al-Shabaab organization," Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, the AFRICOM commander said in a news release. “He was violent, ruthless, and responsible for the loss of many innocent lives. His removal makes Somalia and neighboring countries safer.”
By Shawn Snow
AFRICOM accused of more civilian deaths, will begin new CIVCAS report
AFRICOM said it will issue a new quarterly report on the status of ongoing civilian casualty allegations starting at the end of April.
By Kyle Rempfer