Somalia
Ilhan Omar Booed at Somali Music Event in Minneapolis
The congresswoman was booed by a mostly Somali crowd in her home state after going up on stage at a concert in Minneapolis.
The U.S. Shouldn't Turn Back the Clock in Somalia
The U.S. mission in Somalia is a peripheral concern with no strategic value.
Why Is Joe Biden Sending U.S. Troops to Somalia?
The order is in stark contrast to Biden's withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan last year.
After Ending 'Forever War' in Afghanistan, Biden Sends Troops to Somalia
A senior administration official said that less than 500 troops would pursue "persistent" engagement in Somalia, reversing an "irrational" policy by former President Donald Trump.
As Famine Descends on Somalia, We Must Act to Save Lives
The biggest obstacle right now in helping Somalia is low funding for food aid.
Biden Needs to Look Beyond the Military to Solve Somalia's Security Crisis
President Joe Biden needs to work with Somali leaders.
Trump's Withdrawal From Somalia Is Putting Troops 'at Risk,' General Says
"I believe my assessment is that it is not effective; it's not efficient, and it puts our troops at greater risk," said U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend.
Where Is the Outcry For All Global Conflicts and War?
It's racist jargon that makes us ignore conflicts raging internationally.
Biden Killed Less Civilians in First Year Than Any U.S. Leader This Century
But Airwars' Emily Tripp also said, compared to prior years, activists "haven't had that level of communication" and "haven't seen that level of interest" from the Pentagon to look into claims.
Al-Shabab Says It Was Targeting 'White Officials' After Car Bomb Kills 8
Witnesses said a United Nations convoy near a checkpoint leading to the airport appeared to be the target of the blast.
Donald Trump Attacks Ilhan Omar, Resurfaces Conspiracy Theory
Trump said Omar "should apologize for marrying her brother" and lashed out at her for "abandoning" Somalia, a country she left as a 12-year-old refugee.
International Court Ends Dispute With Kenya Over Ocean Boundary
The International Court of Justice sided with Somalia in a dispute over territory potentially rich in oil and gas in the Indian Ocean.
Ilhan Omar Demands Answers From White House on Airstrike in Somalia
Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, is pushing back on Democratic President Joe Biden administration's decision to airstrike in Somalia.
Kenyan Refugee Camps With Over 400K Somalis, Sudanese to Close in 2022
Kenya's announcement to close the camps came after Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta met with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to discuss the management of refugees within the camps.
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.