Abuja, Jan 27, 2026 (AFP) - US intensifies strikes in Somalia following Nigeria bombardment

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2026-01-27

The United States has picked up the pace of its air strikes against Al-Shabaab and Islamic State in Somalia this year, according to US Africa Command data. The United States has long been involved in the Horn of Africa country and has been targeting Al-Shabaab and Islamic State militants since the mid-2000s after the former first emerged. Since January 1, the United States has conducted 23 strikes in Somalia, Africom spokeswoman Major Mahalia Fro......

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