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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
U.S.-Nigeria Carry Out Additional Coordinated Strikes Against ISIS in Northeastern Nigeria
Joint operations have eliminated 175 ISIS terrorists as of May 19, destroying checkpoints, weapons caches, logistical hubs, military equipment, and…
May 19
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
5
1
Nigeria Reports More Than 20 ISIS Fighters Killed in Second Metele Strike
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Nigeria’s Defense Headquarters both announced the May 17 strikes.
May 18
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
6
3
Counter-terrorism Decapitation Strike: Joint US-Nigerian Operation Eliminates ISIS Global Deputy Abu-Bilal al-Minuki
Early assessments from both governments confirm the strike occurred on the target’s compound in the Lake Chad Basin and resulted in the deaths of…
May 16
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
8
4
Somalia: NISA Conducts Targeted Operations Against al-Shabaab Leadership in Hiran Region
NISA forces monitoring movements of senior al-Shabaab leaders who had reached the area launched a heavy attack on a location where they were organizing…
May 15
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
2
1
U.S. Africa Command Conducts Airstrike Targeting ISIS-Somalia in the Golis Mountains
The strike followed an identical operation on May 4, 2026, in the identical Golis Mountains location southeast of Bossaso, the same location.
May 7
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
4
1
US Strikes ISIS in Somalia, Search Continues for Two Missing Service Members During African Lion Exercise in Morocco
The strike occurred in the vicinity of the Golis Mountains, about 47 miles (75 kilometers) southeast of Bossaso.
May 5
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
9
4
Sudanese Armed Forces Accuse United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia of Drone Strikes on Khartoum International Airport
While some reports attributed the May 4 strikes to Rapid Support Forces drone capabilities, no independent forensic verification of drone origin has…
May 5
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
3
2
April 2026
US Conducts Airstrike, Somalian Military Kills 81 Al-Shabaab Militants in Jubbaland Offensive
On April 15 the Somalian military said that the operation had expanded to Tardho, Hiiraan, Ugunji, Shabeellaha Hoose, Daynuunay, Baay, Qumbi, and…
Apr 15
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
5
3
U.S. AFRICOM Announces Airstrikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia, Somali Armed Forces Report Strike on Al-Shabaab in Mudug Region
The operation occurred in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces.
Apr 10
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Defcon Level
4
1
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