Somalia
Trump Pulls Back Troops Fighting Al-Shabab Terrorist Group in Somalia
"While a change in force posture, this action is not a change in U.S. policy," read a Friday statement from the Department of Defense.
Trump Pulls Most US Troops from Somalia, But 'Not Withdrawing' from Africa
"The President of the United States has ordered the Department of Defense and the United States Africa Command to reposition the majority of personnel and assets out of Somalia by early 2021," the Pentagon said in a statement.
CIA Officer Killed in Somalia Is 136th Known to Have Died Serving
The officer was reported to be involved in a CIA operation against the jihadist organization Al-Shabab, which is waging an insurgency in the country.
U.S. Says Somali 'Bomb-maker' Killed in Controversial Drone-Strike Program
The individual killed in the Thursday drone strike was allegedly attempting to plant explosive devices alongside a Somali road.
Somali Pirates Take Over Panama-Flagged Ship From UAE, Official Says
Somali pirates have hijacked a Panama-flagged ship that encountered mechanical issues on a trip to the capital Mogadishu from the United Arab Emirates, a regional official told Reuters.
Private U.S. Contractors Part of 'Kill Chain' in African Anti-Terrorist Ops
Escalating drone strikes in Somalia have been enabled by a Cold War-style military procurement program and preferred private contractors.
Ethiopia Says It Shot Down Coronavirus Aid Plane Headed to Somalia
A Kenyan plane carrying humanitarian medical supplies to help aid the COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia was reportedly been shot down earlier this week by the Ethiopian army.
Al-Shabab Attacks Kenyan Military Base Used By U.S Troops
The Somalia-based militant group, affiliated with Al-Qaeda, has claimed responsibility for the dawn attack on on Camp Simba in Lamu county, Kenya.
Jihadists 'Storm' U.S. Air Base, Bomb Military Convoy in Surprise Attacks
Images of the explosions show sheared metal and extensive damage to buildings.
Ilhan Omar Shares Tom Arnold Tweet Mocking Rand Paul Over Lawn Mower Attack
"No wonder he ripped his toupee off": Ilhan Omar responded to Rand Paul's "ungrateful to America" comments by sharing a Tom Arnold tweet mocking the Kentucky Republican.
Video: Omar Refuses to Dignify Trump Claim She Is Pro-Al-Qaeda With Answer
Trump refused to apologize for racist comments regarding four Democratic congresswomen on Monday.
At least 26 Dead in Somali Terrorist Attack at Prominent Hotel
The attack started with a detonated car bomb at the entrance gate, breaking down the hotel's fortifications, and was quickly followed by heavily armed gunmen storming inside.
Donald Trump Jr. Hits Out at Ilhan Omar on Twitter
The eldest son of President Trump was referring to a 2017 tweet the Somali American congresswoman made following a deadly truck bomb blast in Mogadishu.
Muslim Cleric and 17 Worshippers Killed by Extremists
During worship services, the religious group would play music and sing songs praising Islam's revered Prophet Mohammed.
Al-Shabab Bans Plastic Bags Citing Safety
The jihadist group, which has been waging war against the Western-backed government in Mogadishu, Somalia, for more than a decade, is enforcing a crackdown on plastic waste.
U.S.-Backed Terror Raid Kills Somali Civilians
The raid targeted al-Shabab leaders but reportedly left five civilians dead.
Woman With 11 Husbands Stoned to Death in Somalia
She was buried up to her neck and hit with stones.
Suicide Blast Kills Up to 15 Near U.S. Base in Somalia
A suicide bomber killed up to 15 in the Somali town of Wanlaweyn, located near the Baledogle Airfield.
Weapons Looted From Emirati-Run Military Training Site
Weapons are being looted in Africa because of a diplomatic conflict in the Gulf region.
We Must Spend More On Ending Child Poverty | Opinion
Around 535 million children—a quarter of the world's child population—live in fragile states, affected by natural disasters, epidemics and other emergencies.
Mogadishu Attack: Militants Attack Somali Capital
Militants say the fierce clashes are still raging.
World's Most Corrupt Countries
Transparency International has just published its latest Corruption Perceptions Index, which ranks countries according to their perceived levels of public sector corruption.
U.S. Troops Involved in Mission That Killed Somali Kids
U.S. Special Forces and Somali troops killed five people, some of whom were children, during raid last week on a school run by the terrorist militia Al-Shabab.
Russia Purged Spies After Trump Dossier Release: Fusion
The founder of research firm Fusion GPS said Moscow used the document as a pretext for arrests and killings.
The 11 Countries the U.S. Says Will Probably Kill You
The State Department has classified these 11 nations as "Do not travel."
Top Scientific Contributions From 'Shithole Countries'
The long list includes a Haitian immigrant who has helped save infants from a deadly disease.
U.S. Says El Salvador Is Dangerous But Refugees Must Go
The Trump administration said this week that it's too dangerous for Americans to travel to El Salvador — even as it announced plans to deport more than a quarter-of-a-million Salvadoran refugees back there next year.
Islam to Be Second-Biggest U.S. Religion by 2040
The continued growth is being fueled by high fertility rates and immigration, according to Pew.
George Weah Wins Presidency Of Liberia
George Weah, the new Liberian president, once played for A.C. Milan and Manchester City.
Trump Sent Home Fewer Mexicans Than Obama In 2016
The president's administration sent home about a quarter fewer Mexican nationals than his predecessor in the first 11 months of 2016.