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Three militants killed in New Year’s Day airstrikes on al-Shabaab compounds in Somalia

"We retain the means and the will to strike the al-Shabaab terrorist network when necessary."

US troops leaving Somalia for elsewhere in East Africa, AFRICOM chief says

“To be clear, the U.S. is not withdrawing or disengaging from East Africa."

US accuses Russian-backed mercenaries of mining Libya in violation of UN arms embargo

“The Russian-state sponsored Wagner Group is demonstrating a total disregard for the safety and security of Libyans."

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The surge nobody’s talking about: the US war in Somalia

"Despite continued U.S. airstrikes in Somalia ... al Shabab appears to be a growing threat."

AFRICOM identifies senior al-Shabaab leader killed in February airstrike

AFRICOM claims that the al-Shabaab leader they killed in an airstrike last month was likely Bashir Mohamed Mahamoud, who may...

AFRICOM claims it killed leader of deadly raid on US forces in Kenya

The U.S. military in Africa claims it killed a senior leader of al-Shabaab in an airstrike on Saturday, nearly two...

US and partner forces kick off annual exercise to better counter violent extremism in Africa

Forces from over 30 countries plan to participate.

SecDef Esper says he’s trying to ‘right-size’ military forces to counter China

"Everybody always assumes that when we talk reviews, it means reduction. Not necessarily," Esper said.

This photo sure makes it look like the US Army is part of the Rebel Alliance

In a Galaxy — err, I mean, on a military base far, far away...

‘Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated’ — Army general says he’s still alive after terror attack in Kenya

"This is yet another example of the lies, propaganda and fake news coming from al-Shabaab and other malign actors such...

US sends rapid deployment force to Kenya after military base attack kills 3

AFRICOM said it did not suspect the Sunday attack was linked to Iranian retaliation

Militant group attacks military base used by US and Kenyan forces

Less than 150 U.S. personnel were at the base at the time of the attack.

US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates

It's unclear where they're relocating.

African paratroopers can’t jump good

There's a video going around purportedly of soldiers in an unnamed African country jumping out the back of an aircraft,...

How to build foreign militaries when the local government is terrible

If one accepts that the American military is the most powerful armed force in human history, why does it have...

21 US Military Operation Names In Africa, Ranked

Vice News has obtained a list of at least 21 named U.S. military operations that have taken place or are...

Congress To Pentagon: Hey Guys, Tell Us WTF You Are Doing

Buried deep inside Congress' recently published report on this year's National Defense Authorization Act, there's an interesting section, in dense legalese,...

Ebola is Back — And The US Military May Not Be Able To Help This Time

As of May 24th, four cases of Ebolas’s Zaire strain have been confirmed in the city of Mbandaka in the...

5 Months After A Deadly Mission, Troops In Niger Are Finally Getting Danger Pay

In recognition of their dangerous mission, U.S. troops in Niger will now receive up to $225 a month in “imminent...

The Pentagon Says Everyone Who Watches Or Just Mentions A Disturbing Video Is Helping ISIS

The Pentagon is refusing to confirm whether a disturbing video released by the Islamic State actually shows the Oct. 4...

Command Failures Led to Niger Ambush, Explosive Report Shows

Editor’s Note: This article by Richard Sisk originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran...

ISIS, Routed In Iraq And Syria, Is Quietly Gaining Strength In Africa

An ISIS affiliate operating under the radar in western Africa now poses a more significant threat to the region than...

The Pentagon Is Investigating Images That Allegedly Show US Soldiers Targeted In Niger Ambush

The U.S. military is investigating a set of images that claim to show a dead service member targeted in an...

The Pentagon Is Woefully Unprepared For The Global War On Terror’s African Front

One year into the Trump administration, what are the most complex challenges facing the U.S. military? This is the second...