East-Africa
Rising ISIS Threat to U.S. Homeland Spurs AFRICOM Airstrikes in Somalia
The United States has sharply escalated airstrikes and partner operations in Somalia, pushing the fight against the Islamic State group and al-Shabab…
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U.S
Somalia
U.S. Official Touts Somalia’s Untapped Potential as Security, Investment Efforts Intensify
MOGADISHU — Analysis U.S. Africa Command signaled a broader play in Somalia that reaches beyond counterterrorism. Lt. Gen. John Brennan, AFRICOM’s deputy…
Somalia
U.S. balances stance on Somalia’s unity after Israel’s North Western State of Somalia engagement
U.S. walks diplomatic tightrope on Somalia unity after Israel’s North Western State of Somalia move WASHINGTON — The United States reaffirmed its…
Somalia
U.S. Keeps Somalia Policy Unchanged After Israel Recognizes North Western State of Somalia
U.S. says Somalia policy unchanged after Israel recognizes North Western State of Somalia Mogadishu (AX) — The United States on Monday reiterated…
World
U.S. cuts tariffs on Indian goods as India plans to halt Russian oil imports
Trump announces U.S.-India trade deal slashing tariffs to 18%, tied to cuts in Russian oil purchases President Donald Trump said he has…
World
Clintons to appear before U.S. House committee in Epstein inquiry
Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify before a Republican-led House investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a staffer said, a…
World
U.S. still exploring routes to acquire Greenland, prime minister says
Greenland’s prime minister warned that the United States still seeks control over the Arctic island despite former U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge…
East-Africa
Republican Intelligence Expert Appointed to Lead U.S. Africa Division
Frank W. Garcia Jr. Nominated to Lead Africa Bureau at State Department Frank W. Garcia Jr., a veteran Republican Congressional aide, has…
World
Tehran warns U.S. strike on Iran could ignite regional war
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any U.S. attack on Iran would trigger a regional war, state media reported, as…
Somalia
U.S. Starts $70 Million Revamp of Kenyan Air Base Following 2020 Al-Shabaab Attack
U.S. begins $70 million upgrade of Kenyan air base after 2020 al-Shabab attack NAIROBI, Kenya — The United States has launched a…
Somalia
U.S. approves potential $9B sale of Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia
U.S. clears $9 billion sale of Patriot PAC-3 interceptors to Saudi Arabia The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of…
