Somalia
Somali and African Union troops launch joint offensive, killing over 30 al-Shabaab militants
Somali, AU forces kill more than 30 al-Shabaab militants in joint strikes near Bulunugaad MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali and African…
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Somalia
Al-Shabaab storms strategic Somali town, igniting fierce clashes with government troops
Al-Shabab stages multi-pronged attack on Beledweyne; Somali forces say they repelled assault MOGADISHU, Somalia — Al-Shabab militants launched a coordinated…
World
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian troops detained since July
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers as border cease-fire holds Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July, both governments…
Somalia
From Syria to Somalia, US troops deployed this holiday season on open-ended missions
America’s forever wars didn’t end. They receded from view — and risk roaring back. While Washington fixates on China, Iran…
Somalia
ISIS ambush in Syria kills two U.S. troops and a civilian
ISIS gunman kills 2 U.S. troops and a U.S. civilian in Syria ambush; attacker dead, CENTCOM says Two U.S. service…
World
Kim Jong Un confirms North Korean troops cleared landmines for Russia
North Korea has acknowledged deploying troops to Russia’s Kursk region to clear land mines, with leader Kim Jong Un praising…
Somalia
Puntland State bolsters Al-Miskaad front as forces hunt remaining ISIS militants
Puntland State deploys new forces to Al-Miskaad as campaign against ISIS-Somalia enters ‘closing phase’ BOSASO, Somalia — Tuesday, Dec. 9,…
Somalia
Somali Forces Seize Nine Hiiraan Villages as al-Shabab Withdraws
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces captured nine villages from al-Shabab in western Hiiraan after militants withdrew ahead of a…
World
Troops seize state broadcaster amid attempted coup in Benin
Benin’s government said its armed forces had foiled an attempted coup Sunday after a small group of soldiers briefly seized…
West-Africa
Nigerian Troops Save 12 Girls Kidnapped in Borno State
Army Rescues 12 Girls Abducted by Boko Haram in Borno State In a significant operation, troops under Operation Hadin Kai…
Somalia
Jubaland denounces Somali federal government’s airlift of troops to Garbaharey
KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubaland’s regional administration on Saturday condemned the federal government for airlifting National Intelligence and Security Agency troops…
