U.S. Forces Conduct Significant Kinetic Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
12:24 AM3/30/2025
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against multiple ISIS-Somalia targets on March 29, 2025.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted multiple airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on March 25, 2025.
Federal Government of Somalia engages al Shabaab with support from U.S. Forces
5:52 PM3/17/2025
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab on March 15, 2025.
Federal Government of Somalia engages al Shabaab with support from U.S. Forces
4:44 PM3/2/2025
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted collective self-defense airstrikes against al Shabaab on March 1, 2025.
Federal Government of Somalia engages al Shabaab with support from U.S. Forces
9:29 AM2/27/2025
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab on Feb. 25, 2025.
Federal Government of Somalia engages al Shabaab with support from U.S. Forces
8:29 PM2/22/2025
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted collective self-defense airstrikes against al Shabaab on Feb. 20, 2025.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia on Feb. 01, 2025. The joint airstrikes targeted senior ISIS-Somalia leadership in a series of cave complexes approximately 50 miles southeast of Bosaso.
Federal Government of Somalia engages al-Shabaab with support from U.S. Forces
1:14 PM1/7/2025
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al-Shabaab on Dec. 31, 2024.
UPDATE – Confirmed, al-Shabaab Leader Killed during U.S. Forces Airstrike
10:28 AM1/6/2025
On Dec. 24, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a precision airstrike approximately 10km southwest of Quyno Barrow that resulted in the death of senior al-Shabaab leader, Mohamed Mire and another al-Shabaab militant.
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against the al-Shabaab militant network in Somalia on Dec. 24, 2024.
AFRICOM commander, Langley, key leaders visit eastern Africa
3:18 PM12/5/2024
STUTTGART, Germany --- U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, alongside AFRICOM’s U.S. Agency for International Development Senior Development Advisor, Maura Barry Boyle; USMC Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, command senior enlisted leader; and senior support staff traveled to the continent of Africa’s eastern region Nov. 21-28 to meet with various military, civil, and government partners in Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya.
This visit focused on engaging strategic and interagency partners, and civil society organizations about topics geared toward addressing challenges, opportunities and threats that impact regional stability.
The Honorable Richard H. Riley, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia greets, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander of United States Africa Command before engagements with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sep. 09, 2024. The visit builds on the ongoing partnership between the U.S. and Somalia in the fight against Al-shabab. U.S. Africa Command is one of seven U.S. Department of Defense geographic combatant commands. The command is responsible for all U.S. military operations, exercises, security cooperation, and conducts crisis response on the African continent in order to advance U.S. interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kyle Brasier)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander, United States Africa Command, and Sehri-Nouane Duncan-Jones, Mission Director of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Somalia meet with USAID project managers for a regional stabilization effort briefing in Mogadishu, Somalia, Sep. 10, 2024. The visit builds on the ongoing partnership between the U.S. and Somalia in the fight against Al-shabab. U.S. Africa Command is one of seven U.S. Department of Defense geographic combatant commands. The command is responsible for all U.S. military operations, exercises, security cooperation, and conducts crisis response on the African continent in order to advance U.S. interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Kyle Brasier)
AFRICOM Commander Visits Somalia to Strengthen Partnership
3:12 PM9/12/2024
"U.S. Africa Command is dedicated to working with Somalia in the realm of security and defense so that they can advance political and economic stability, prevent terrorism, and address humanitarian crises.”
Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. Forces
2:31 PM7/29/2024
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab terrorists on July 15.
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley engages in discussions with U.S. Aid Somalia Director Sheri Nouane-Duncan-Jones and Somali government officials during a meeting in Mogadishu. The focus is on strengthening collaboration, humanitarian efforts, and counterterrorism initiatives in the region. Gen. Langley’s visit underscores the partnership between the United States and Somalia in promoting stability and security.