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.

3:42 PM7/8/2024

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.

12:00 AM6/23/2024

U.S. Marine Corps General Michael E. Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), and the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador Richard Riley, recently conducted high-level meetings with senior Somali government officials and international partners to discuss ongoing security efforts and future strategic initiatives.

1:33 PM5/31/2024

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike in Somalia targeting ISIS militants, May 31, 2024.

11:50 AM3/12/2024

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against the al-Shabaab terrorist group on Mar. 10.

3:21 PM3/4/2024

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense against the al Shabaab terrorist group on Mar. 2.

3:02 PM2/28/2024

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command carried out an airstrike against the al-Shabaab terrorist group near Jilib, Somalia, on Feb. 15.

10:29 AM2/14/2024

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike with five engagements against the al Shabaab terrorist group on Feb. 9.

2:44 PM1/26/2024

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike with three engagements against the al Shabaab terrorist group on Jan. 24.

3:05 PM1/25/2024

Marine Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, held a meeting with key leaders of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) at the ATMIS Headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia, January 24, 2024. After the meeting, troops from the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) presented Langley with a rifle presentation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri)

2:54 PM1/25/2024

U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, along with Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, the command's senior enlisted leader, undertook a strategic visit to Mogadishu, Somalia

1:43 PM1/25/2024

U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, along with Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, the command's senior enlisted leader, undertook a strategic visit to Nairobi, Kenya; Mogadishu, Somalia; and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti from January 22-25. This visit was aimed at reinforcing relationships with regional civilian and military leaders.

1:24 PM1/23/2024

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike with two engagements against the al Shabaab terrorist group on Jan. 21.

11:30 AM12/28/2023

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted two collective self-defense airstrikes against the al-Shabaab terrorist group on Dec. 20.

8:03 PM12/17/2023

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command carried out an airstrike against the al-Shabaab terrorist group near Jilib, Somalia on Dec. 17.

11:09 AM9/8/2023

On September 6, 2023, a Somali national force conducted a counter-terrorism operation in the vicinity of El-Lahelay, Somalia.

9:40 AM8/27/2023

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against al Shabaab terrorists on Aug. 26.

3:17 PM8/17/2023

10:22 AM7/20/2023

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted a collective self-defense airstrike in a remote area near Hareeri Kalle, approximately 15 kilometers south of Galcad, Somalia against al-Shabaab terrorists.

3:21 PM7/9/2023

At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted three collective self-defense airstrikes overnight in a remote area near Afmadow, approximately 105 kilometers north of Kismayo, against al-Shabaab terrorists.