Somalia
U.S. AFRICOM launches airstrike on ISIS targets in Somalia’s Puntland State mountains
AFRICOM targets ISIS-Somalia hideouts in Puntland State airstrike near Bosaso MOGADISHU — U.S. Africa Command said Tuesday it carried out…
U.S
World
U.S. death row prisoner who never killed victim wins last-minute reprieve
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Charles “Sonny” Burton, a 75-year-old inmate who spent more than…
East-Africa
U.S. Embassy in Djibouti Issues Security Alert, Suspends Routine Consular Services
U.S. Embassy in Djibouti issues security alert amid regional threats, curbs routine services DJIBOUTI (AX) — The U.S. Embassy in…
World
Iran threatens attacks on U.S. and Israeli financial infrastructure, including banks
Iran threatened to target U.S.- and Israeli-linked economic assets — including banks — in a warning that underscores the risk…
Somalia
U.S. Airstrike Hits ISIS Strongholds in Somalia’s Puntland State Region
BOSASO, Somalia — U.S. Africa Command conducted a precision airstrike against ISIS-Somalia militants in northern Somalia’s Cal Miskaad mountain range…
West-Africa
U.S. Embassy Alerts Citizens in Nigeria to Potential Security Risks
U.S. Embassy Issues Security Warning for Americans in Nigeria The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has issued a crucial security advisory,…
Somalia
U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Kismayo, Somalia for Talks on Anti-Al-Shabab Operations
U.S. SOCAFRICA chief meets Jubbaland leader in Kismayo to deepen fight against al-Shabab KISMAYO, Somalia — The commander of U.S.…
Somalia
Somalia’s Jubaland President, U.S. Military Coordinate Stronger Push Against Al‑Shabaab
Somalia: Jubaland president meets U.S. military officials to bolster war on Al-Shabaab KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam…
World
Obama decries attacks on U.S. democracy at Jackson memorial service
CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama warned that the United States is facing “daily assaults” on democracy as he honored…
East-Africa
U.S. and Egypt discuss Somalia and Red Sea stability efforts
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed Somalia and broader Horn of Africa security…
World
Former U.S. presidents will pay respects at Jesse Jackson’s Chicago memorial
Biden, Obama and Clinton are expected to join thousands of mourners in Chicago for a public memorial honoring the Rev.…
