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AFRICOM Intensifies Airstrikes in Somalia to Combat Extremism

9/9/2025

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AFRICOM conducted 72 airstrikes in Somalia this year, targeting Al-Shabaab and ISIS affiliates, especially in Puntland.
General Dagvin Anderson stressed East Africa's global security importance during his inaugural visit as AFRICOM commander.
U.S. and Somali forces encountered indirect fire near Kismayo, with no reported injuries.
AFRICOM focuses on training local forces and improving intelligence sharing to combat terrorism.
The U.S. military aims to weaken extremist threats and restore stability in Somalia.

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AFRICOM conducted 72 airstrikes in Somalia this year, targeting Al-Shabaab and ISIS affiliates, especially in Puntland.
General Dagvin Anderson stressed East Africa's global security importance during his inaugural visit as AFRICOM commander.
U.S. and Somali forces encountered indirect fire near Kismayo, with no reported injuries.
AFRICOM focuses on training local forces and improving intelligence sharing to combat terrorism.
The U.S. military aims to weaken extremist threats and restore stability in Somalia.