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US Special Forces and Puntland State counterterrorism units on Wednesday carried out a coordinated raid on an ISIS hideout in Somalia’s Balade Valley, unleashing hours of gunfire and precision drone strikes that killed a senior commander and several militants, according to security sources. The joint operation inserted dozens of US troops by MH-60 helicopters and used MQ-9 Reaper drones to hit targets across the Habarbakuuje and Mareero areas of the valley, where intelligence indicated a fortified base was housing 10 to 15…

Here's the revised content, incorporating the specified modifications and improvements: --- Primary Conclusion: Amid turbulent conflicts in Sudan and Somalia, Russia and several Middle Eastern countries, including Iran, are seizing opportunities to amplify their military presence with local factions. These nations are pushing forward their economic, military, and political goals in the Horn of Africa and the strategic Red Sea region, often at the expense of local populations and American interests. Emerging alliances in…

In a significant development, the Special Criminal Court, which delves into human rights breaches from the nation's civil war, has apprehended Abakar Zakaria Hamid. Hamid, a prominent figure in the Seleka militia—a rebellious band that took over Bangui in 2023—is under indictment. He stands accused of masterminding a vicious assault on a church a decade ago, an attack that tragically claimed the lives of no less than 17 individuals. Additionally, seven other persons are now in custody, facing charges linked to this heinous…

U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Frontlines in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The United States continues to affirm its commitment to Somalia in the battle against Al-Shabaab. This extremist group has plagued the region for nearly twenty years, subjecting innocent civilians and military personnel to relentless attacks. For the past two decades, the U.S. Africa Command has diligently collaborated with the Somali National Army (SNA), facilitating operations that have successfully reclaimed numerous critical areas from…

In Burkina Faso, several weeks after the Solhan attack that officially left 132 dead, the government is strengthening its presence there. The new Minister of Security was present last Monday together with a department of special forces from the National Gendarmerie. These men, who are at the forefront of the fight against terrorism, are now responsible for securing the city along with other forces…

US plans to send special forces to Somalia WASHINGTON, United States - The United States could send a contingent of special forces to Somalia, it has been learned, more than eight months after the Defense Department repositioned more than 700 troops from the Horn of Africa nation which is struggling with instability. Former President Donald Trump repositioned most US troops in Kenya and Djibouti…

The UN Human Rights Council opened its annual session on Monday, June 21, including examining the situation in Eritrea. The new UN special report, the Sudanese Mohamed Abdesalam Babiker, presented his first annual report on the country, condemning Asmara. It is every year in fairly diplomatic language that the conflict between Eritrea and the UN Human Rights Council takes place, and this time was no exception. Nevertheless, like his two predecessors, the special report painted a cruel picture for Eritreans: prisons…

Biden to send US special forces to Somalia at war with Al-Shabaab WASHINGTON, United States - A contingent of US military special forces could be sent to Somalia in the coming weeks, it has been learned, just weeks after former President Donald Trump withdrew soldiers serving in the war-torn country. war. A proposal by President Joe Biden, which was seen by The New York Times, suggests the…

The AU expresses remorse for Somalia's rejection of Mahama as a special envoy ADDIS ABEBA - Days after the federal government in Somalia openly opposed the appointment of former Ghanaian President John Mahama as high-ranking representative of the Somali conflict, the African Union has expressed remorse and called the move an "unsurpassed" disappointment. The African Union had chosen Mahama for…

Richard Norland will perform his new mission as Particular Envoy for the USA in Libya, whereas retaining his publish as Ambassador to Tripoli, the US Secretary of State introduced on Monday in an announcement issued by the US Embassy. In response to the press launch, the ambassador will step up his diplomatic efforts to "maintain the political course of on the right track till the December elections".…