US Airstrikes in Somalia: Tactics, Casualties, and Long-Term Impacts
The US conducted 196 airstrikes in Somalia between 2017 and 2019, targeting Al-Shabaab and ISIS, using both deliberate and defensive strategies with varying intelligence gathering and approval processes, but with significant concern about civilian casualties.
US Airstrikes in Somalia: Tactics, Casualties, and Long-Term Impacts
The US conducted 196 airstrikes in Somalia between 2017 and 2019, targeting Al-Shabaab and ISIS, using both deliberate and defensive strategies with varying intelligence gathering and approval processes, but with significant concern about civilian casualties.
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56% Bias Score
NJ Man Pleads Guilty to Supporting al-Shabaab After Hamas Attack Inspiration
Inspired by the October 7th Hamas attack, New Jersey resident Karrem Nasr attempted to join the Somali terrorist group al-Shabaab, traveling to Egypt and planning to reach Somalia via Kenya before being apprehended in December 2023 and subsequently pleading guilty to providing material support to a ...
NJ Man Pleads Guilty to Supporting al-Shabaab After Hamas Attack Inspiration
Inspired by the October 7th Hamas attack, New Jersey resident Karrem Nasr attempted to join the Somali terrorist group al-Shabaab, traveling to Egypt and planning to reach Somalia via Kenya before being apprehended in December 2023 and subsequently pleading guilty to providing material support to a ...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Burundi's Potential Withdrawal from Somalia: Economic and Political Ramifications
Burundi may withdraw its troops from the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) due to a disagreement over troop numbers, impacting AUSSOM's operational capacity and Burundi's economy, which heavily relies on peacekeeping funds.
Burundi's Potential Withdrawal from Somalia: Economic and Political Ramifications
Burundi may withdraw its troops from the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) due to a disagreement over troop numbers, impacting AUSSOM's operational capacity and Burundi's economy, which heavily relies on peacekeeping funds.
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36% Bias Score
UN Approves ATMIS Replacement in Somalia Amidst Funding Concerns
The UN Security Council approved the replacement of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) with the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on January 1, 2024, with a reduced troop strength of approximately 11,000, following bilateral agreements; the US a...
UN Approves ATMIS Replacement in Somalia Amidst Funding Concerns
The UN Security Council approved the replacement of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) with the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on January 1, 2024, with a reduced troop strength of approximately 11,000, following bilateral agreements; the US a...
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Airstrikes Kill Multiple ISIS Fighters in Somalia
On Saturday, the U.S. military conducted airstrikes in Somalia against ISIS fighters, killing numerous militants without civilian casualties, according to initial Pentagon assessments; the operation, authorized by President Trump and coordinated with Somalia, targeted a key ISIS planner and recruite...
U.S. Airstrikes Kill Multiple ISIS Fighters in Somalia
On Saturday, the U.S. military conducted airstrikes in Somalia against ISIS fighters, killing numerous militants without civilian casualties, according to initial Pentagon assessments; the operation, authorized by President Trump and coordinated with Somalia, targeted a key ISIS planner and recruite...
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44% Bias Score
Somali President Awarded for Leadership in State-Building and Counterterrorism
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won the Africa Presidential Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership in state-building, securing debt relief, and advancing counterterrorism initiatives, highlighting Somalia's progress under his guidance.
Somali President Awarded for Leadership in State-Building and Counterterrorism
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won the Africa Presidential Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership in state-building, securing debt relief, and advancing counterterrorism initiatives, highlighting Somalia's progress under his guidance.
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44% Bias Score
Somalia Security Transition: AU Mission Ends, Somali Forces Take Over
The African Union launched a new stabilization mission (AUSSOM) in Somalia on January 1st, 2025, succeeding ATMIS, marking a key step in transferring security responsibilities to Somali forces after significant progress in 2024, including base transfers and quick-impact projects improving civilian l...
Somalia Security Transition: AU Mission Ends, Somali Forces Take Over
The African Union launched a new stabilization mission (AUSSOM) in Somalia on January 1st, 2025, succeeding ATMIS, marking a key step in transferring security responsibilities to Somali forces after significant progress in 2024, including base transfers and quick-impact projects improving civilian l...
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48% Bias Score
Somalia: Jubaland Leader Escalates Tensions with Federal Government
In Somalia's Lower Jubba region, escalating tensions between the federal government and Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe, who imposed a communication blackout and no-fly zone, threaten to undermine counter-insurgency efforts and destabilize the region.
Somalia: Jubaland Leader Escalates Tensions with Federal Government
In Somalia's Lower Jubba region, escalating tensions between the federal government and Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe, who imposed a communication blackout and no-fly zone, threaten to undermine counter-insurgency efforts and destabilize the region.
Progress
36% Bias Score