Press Releases
Count: 570
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab
6:42 PM8/20/2025
U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab southwest of Bariire in central Somalia on August 17.
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AFRICOM and Kenya Defence forces issue first-ever African chiefs of defense joint communiqué, setting course for continental security opportunities
6:27 PM8/14/2025
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have formally released the first Joint Communiqué to emerge from the African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD), marking a new phase of coordinated action among African and international defense leaders.
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U.S. Africa Command Quarterly Civilian Harm Assessment Report
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U.S. Forces Conduct Series of Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab
12:00 AM8/11/2025
(this is an update to the previous August 1, 2025 press release)
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AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation
9:26 AM7/29/2025
Discussions addressed countering transnational threats to the U.S. Homeland and Angola, empowering partner-led security initiatives, and security cooperation’s role in promoting stability and economic growth.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab
11:11 PM7/26/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Operation Targeting ISIS-Somalia
10:51 AM7/26/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an operation against the ISIS-Somalia terrorist network in Somalia on July 25.
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AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia
11:21 AM7/25/2025
U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Additional Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
4:28 PM7/13/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on July 13, 2025.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
4:26 PM7/13/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on July 13, 2025.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
9:30 PM7/11/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on July 10, 2025.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
4:44 PM7/7/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on July 6, 2025.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al Shabaab
8:04 PM7/3/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted airstrikes against al Shabaab between June 27-30, 2025.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
1:38 PM7/1/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 28, 2025.
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Commander’s Visit to East Africa Reiterates Security Partnerships, Cooperation
8:01 AM6/27/2025
“Despite the growing threats of terrorist groups like ISIS and al Shabaab, our continued partnership with Djibouti furthers our ability to counter terrorism and promote peace and security,” Langley said.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Targeting al Shabaab
11:15 AM6/23/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on June 19, 2025.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab
7:28 PM6/21/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab on June 14, 2025.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
7:17 PM6/21/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 15, 2025.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab
2:18 PM6/17/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on June 16, 2025.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
3:52 PM6/16/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on June 13, 2025.
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