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AFRICOM Launches Record 100th Airstrike in Somalia

11/25/2025

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U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted its 100th airstrike of 2025 in Somalia over the weekend.
This year’s airstrikes have surpassed prior totals and may double the 2019 total of 63.
The latest airstrike targeted Islamic State militants near the Golis Mountains.
The expansion follows a directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that grants AFRICOM greater authority and directs AFRICOM to train and advise local forces to support Somalia's government.

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U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted its 100th airstrike of 2025 in Somalia over the weekend.
This year’s airstrikes have surpassed prior totals and may double the 2019 total of 63.
The latest airstrike targeted Islamic State militants near the Golis Mountains.
The expansion follows a directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that grants AFRICOM greater authority and directs AFRICOM to train and advise local forces to support Somalia's government.