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AFRICOM Conducts Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Near Jamaame
U.S. Africa Command’s public 2026 strikes record lists eight declared airstrikes in Somalia during July, all targeting al-Shabaab.
Aug 3
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Defcon Level
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1
July 2026
U.S. Africa Command Strikes al-Shabaab Near Welmaro in Seventh July Operation
The recent strikes concentrated in areas west and southwest of Mogadishu and north and northwest of Kismayo.
Jul 20
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
1
1
U.S. Africa Command Conducts Airstrikes Targeting al-Shabaab in Somalia; Danab Special Forces Carry Out Ground Operation in Lower Juba
The July 8 strike occurred approximately 56 miles (90 km) northwest of Kismayo. The statement was published on July 10.
Jul 10
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
3
2
June 2026
Somali Armed Forces Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle Region
The operations focused on sites the Somali Defense Ministry described as mobilization centers, training facilities, and weapons storage locations used…
Jun 26
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Defcon Level
2
2
AFRICOM Conducts Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Near Afmadow, Somalia
The command stated that the action forms part of ongoing joint efforts with Somali forces to reduce the group’s ability to threaten U.S. personnel and…
Jun 25
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
5
1
U.S. Africa Command Conducts Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Near Welmaro, Somalia
The strike was carried out in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, according to U.S. Africa Command.
Jun 22
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Defcon Level
2
2
AFRICOM Conducts Airstrikes Targeting al-Shabaab in Lower Juba Region of Somalia
The command described the action as part of continued efforts alongside Somali partners to reduce the group’s ability to threaten U.S. forces and…
Jun 20
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Defcon Level
4
2
AFRICOM Conducts Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Northwest of Kismayo Airport
The strike was carried out in the vicinity of Route 109, approximately 73 km northwest of Kismayo Airport.
Jun 20
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Defcon Level
6
3
Nigerien Security Forces Repel Attack on Diori Hamani International Airport
The attack killed 11 security personnel and two civilians and continued for approximately two hours until forces contained it near 8 a.m.
Jun 19
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
3
2
May 2026
Somali Forces Conduct Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle, Bay, and Hiiraan Regions
Operations in Tardo on May 24 followed the operations in adjacent Hiiraan districts on May 21 by three days, disrupting gathering sites for Al-Shabaab…
May 24
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
4
3
U.S. Details Record DART Deployment, $382 Million in New Commitments, and Private-Sector Collaboration In Ongoing Ebola Outbreak Response
The announcement confirms that a Disaster Assistance Response Team reached the ground within four days of the first case notification.
May 24
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
1
Somali Military Airstrike Kills Six Al-Shabaab Militants in Lower Shabelle
While the United States was not explicitly mentioned and U.S. Africa Command has not yet issued a statement, the U.S. has been conducting continued…
May 22
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
3
1
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