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How U.S. cuts in Somalia could imperil the fight against al-Shabab
Somalia’s government has increasingly turned to Turkey to repel al-Shabab, as America’s diminished focus on Africa scrambles ...
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Somali Military Court Sentences Soldier to Death for Killing Comrade Over Cigarette Dispute
MOGADISHU - Somalia's Military Court on Wednesday sentenced a soldier to death by firing squad after he was found guilty of fatally shooting his fellow serviceman during a heated altercation over a ...
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US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among allies
The U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.
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Somalia Strengthens Military Ties With Turkey Amid Waning U.S. Influence in Africa
MOGADISHU - The Federal Government of Somalia is deepening its military and security cooperation with Turkey in a strategic shift aimed at reinforcing its fight against the militant group Al-Shabaab, ...
US Military Shifts Messaging in Africa, Telling Allies to Prepare to Stand More on Their Own
The shift comes as the U.S. military makes moves to "build a leaner, more lethal force,” including potentially cutting ...
U.S. military shifts messaging in Africa, telling allies to prepare to stand on their own
The U.S. military is backing off its traditional talk of good governance and countering underlying causes of African ...
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U.S. military recalibrates in Africa, presses allies to shoulder more responsibility
The U.S. military, at African Lion 2025, signaled a shift: less focus on governance, more on African allies taking charge of their own security.
US conducts airstrike against Al Qaeda-linked militants in Somalia
The U.S. airstrike on al Shabaab in Somalia underscores AFRICOM's mission to degrade terrorist threats, with support from ...