U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

U.S. forces conduct ground warfare training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 31, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using air and ground assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.

By Staff Sgt. Zoe Russell , Special Operations Command Africa Somalia Mar 31, 2021

AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation

Discussions addressed countering transnational threats to the U.S. Homeland and Angola, empowering partner-led security initiatives, and security cooperation’s role in promoting stability and economic growth.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Operation Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an operation against the ISIS-Somalia terrorist network in Somalia on July 25.

AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Operation Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an operation against the ISIS-Somalia terrorist network in Somalia on July 25.

AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting al Shabaab

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike against al Shabaab on July 25, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Operation Targeting ISIS-Somalia

In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an operation against the ISIS-Somalia terrorist network in Somalia on July 25.

United States Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command Forces conduct back-to-back periodic engagements in Somalia

U.S. forces conduct ground warfare training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 31, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using air and ground assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.