U.S. Africa Command Carries Out Strikes On al-Shabaab near Jamaame, Somalia

SOMALIA — U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on 5 November 2026 in the vicinity of Jamaame, approximately 40 km northeast of Kismayo.

The strike was conducted in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali Armed Forces.

Location

• Jamaame (also spelled Jamame), Lower Juba region, approximately 40 km northeast of Kismayo. The official AFRICOM release places the strike in the vicinity of the town. Approximate coordinates 0.07 N, 42.75 E, derived from the stated 40 km northeast offset from Kismayo (0.36 S, 42.55 E) with an error radius of roughly 10 km.

Official Statements

• U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs, 6 November 2026: “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on Nov. 5, 2026. The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of Jamaame, approximately 40 km northeast of Kismayo. AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten U.S. forces and our citizens abroad. Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security.”