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Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. forces

12:00 AM11/5/2022

In support of the Federal Government of Somalia’s ongoing operations against al-Shabaab, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense strike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces near Cadale, Somalia, on Nov. 3, 2022.

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Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. forces

9:32 AM10/25/2022

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces near Buulobarde, Somalia, about 218 km north-northwest of Mogadishu, on Oct. 23, 2022.

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U.S. government designates al-Shabaab financial facilitators to thwart revenue streams

10:17 AM10/21/2022

The effort adds a multi-pronged approach to supporting partners in Somalia against al-Shabaab – an approach that sends a signal to those conducting business with the terrorist group, and intends to hobble al-Shabaab’s ability to both economically exploit communities and conduct attacks against Somalia’s people.

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U.S. forces conduct strike in Somalia targeting al-Shabaab leader

4:42 PM10/3/2022

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against the al-Shabaab militant network in Somalia on Oct. 1, 2022.

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Federal Government of Somalia engages terrorists with support from U.S. forces

4:40 PM9/21/2022

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists who were attacking Somali National Army forces near Buulobarde, Somalia, on Sept. 18, 2022.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

1:51 PM9/1/2022

United States Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley visited Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, August 28-31, 2022 on his first trip to Africa since taking command of U.S. Africa Command on August 9, 2022.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/29/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Amb. Larry André, U.S. Embassy in Somalia, meet with Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Somalia on Aug. 29, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/29/2022

Amb. Larry André, U.S. Embassy in Somalia, greets U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, on Aug. 29 in Somalia as part of visits in East Africa. Meetings here stressed a whole-of-government approach to support security assistance/training programs that build capacity for partners to achieve regional stability.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, right, commander, U.S. Africa Command, greets Sadie Tucker, foreign policy advisor for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Aug. 28, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, speaks during an awards ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 28, 2022. The engagement was part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, participate in a CJTF-HOA capabilities brief on Aug. 28, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, speaks during an awards ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 28, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip by senior leaders to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa participate in a CJTF-HOA capabilities brief on Aug. 28, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Army Maj. Christian Gehrels, acting defense attaché for the U.S. Embassy Djibouti, greets U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, as he arrives at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 28, 2022. The greeting came on the front-end of a four-day trip by senior leaders to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

The Honorable Johnathan Pratt, U.S. ambassador to Djibouti, greets U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, as he arrives at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 28, 2022. The visit came as part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command, speak with Sgt. Jeffrey Powell, Marine Security Guard Detachment Djibouti, Aug. 28, 2022, as part of a troop engagement for Langley’s first visit to Africa as U.S. Africa Command’s commanding general. The visit came as part of a four-day trip to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

12:00 AM8/28/2022

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Francis, director of operations for U.S. Africa Command; U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Africa Command; U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command; U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jami Shawley, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa; and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason P. Colón, command senior enlisted leader of CJTF-HOA, pose for a photo on Aug. 28, 2022. The engagement was part of a four-day trip by senior leaders to Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, from August 28-31, 2022, to meet with host nation leaders, senior interagency officials, and deployed troops to better understand the political and military situation in East Africa, discuss shared concerns and priorities, and see ongoing operations firsthand.

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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

1:10 PM8/17/2022

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists that were actively attacking Somali National Army forces in a remote location near Teedaan, Somalia, on Aug. 14, 2022.

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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

12:00 AM8/10/2022

In coordination with and in support of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three airstrikes against al-Shabaab terrorists who attacked Somali National Army Forces near Beledweyne, Somalia, on Aug. 9, 2022.

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Somali, U.S. forces engage insurgents in support of the Federal Government of Somalia

12:00 AM7/18/2022

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists after they attacked partner forces in a remote location near Libikus, Somalia, on July 17, 2022.

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