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

U.S. forces conduct medical training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 30, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using both ground and air assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.

By Staff Sgt. Zoe Russell , Special Operations Command Africa Somalia Mar 30, 2021

AFRICOM, Kenya, Kickoff 2025 African Chief of Defense Conference

The United States and Kenya co-hosts the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) in Nairobi May 28-29, 2025, bringing together senior military leaders from approximately 37 African nations to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and address shared security challenges across the continent.

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 May 24, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab

In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against al-Shabaab on May 21, 2025.

AFRICOM, Kenya, Kickoff 2025 African Chief of Defense Conference

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 May 24, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab

In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against al-Shabaab on May 21, 2025.

AFRICOM, Kenya, Kickoff 2025 African Chief of Defense Conference

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 May 24, 2025.

U.S. Forces Conduct Strikes Supporting Somali National Army, Targeting al Shabaab

In support of a military operation led by the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes against al-Shabaab on May 21, 2025.

United States Africa Command

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

U.S. forces conduct medical training with the Danab Brigade in Somalia on March 30, 2021. Special Operations Command Africa remains engaged with partner forces in Somalia using both ground and air assets in order to promote safety and stability across the Horn of Africa.