Organisation: US Africa Command

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'Several terrorists killed' as US launches first air strikes on IS in Somalia

A suspected US air strike has targeted a base run by Islamic State-affiliated fighters in Somalia's northern state of Puntland, according to a security official.

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'State of war' in Somalia as truck blast death toll hits 358

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Death toll in Somalia's worst ever terror attack rises to 358

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Al-Shabab commander 'killed in Somalia air strike'

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US surveillance planes used in hunt for Nigerian schoolgirls

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US 'did not have adequate intelligence on Libya'

Prospects for military overthrow of Gaddafi fade

LIBYAN government forces tried to storm into the besieged city of Misrata as NATO generals acknowledged their air power was not enough to help insurgents remove Muammar Gaddafi by force alone.

Sat, 09 Apr, 2011

Pentagon chief probes Afghan war progress

US defence secretary Robert Gates began a two-day visit with US troops, allied commanders and Afghan leaders today to gauge war progress as the Obama administration moves towards crucial decisions on reducing troop levels.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2011

US Navy captures pirates after shoot-out

US naval forces said they have captured five pirates after exchanging fire with them, sinking their boat and confiscating a larger ship.

Thu, 01 Apr, 2010