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US Conducts Airstrike, Somalian Military Kills 81 Al-Shabaab Militants in Jubbaland Offensive

EAST AFRICA: The Somali National Armed Forces and Jubbaland Security Forces killed 81 al-Shabaab fighters across multiple southern regions over April 14 to 15, Somalia’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) stated in two press releases. International partner airstrikes supported the ground operations. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) separately said it conducted a strike targeting al-Shabaab on April 9 “in the vicinity of Qalay, approximately 131 km northwest of Kismayo.” Somali Na...

U.S. AFRICOM Announces Airstrikes Targeting ISIS-Somalia, Somali Armed Forces Report Strike on Al-Shabaab in Mudug Region

The operation occurred in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces.

ISIS Calls for Arson Attacks on Synagogues During Easter and Passover Weekend

GLOBAL - The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) published an operational call in Al-Naba Issue 541 on April 3 ordering followers to set fire to...

Somali Offensive Secures Key Areas as U.S. Strikes Target ISIS; Somalia Condemns Iran For Attacks On Arab Countries

The Somali Ministry of Defense launched Operation Rolling Thunder on March 1 in Lower Shabelle to target Al-Shabaab strongholds and cut terrorist routes.

Somali National Intelligence Agency Reports Elimination of Over 23 Al-Shabaab Militants in Preemptive Operations in Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle

The agency stated the operations were carried out with the help of international partners, and followed intelligence on militant mobilization in multiple locations across Maxaas and Moqokori districts

Pakistan Conducts Precision Airstrikes on Seven Militant Camps in Eastern Afghanistan Following Suicide Bombings

The operation, described by Pakistani officials as selective and precision-guided, responded to a series of suicide bombings inside Pakistan during Ramadan

U.S. Forces Execute Airstrike Against ISIS-Somalia in Gollis Mountains as Somali Operation Hidden Sword Secures Advances in Lower Shabelle

Somali forces achieved territorial gains in Lower Shabelle through Operation Hidden Sword, with the January 15 engagement in Bulunagaad resulting in significant militant losses.

U.S. Forces Complete ISIS Detainee Transfer from Syria to Iraq Amid Al-Tanf Base Withdrawal

This operation followed the orderly departure of U.S. forces from al-Tanf Garrison on February 11, as part of consolidating American military locations in the country.

U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab in Southern Somalia

According to U.S. Africa Command, the strike was carried out in southern Somalia, approximately 32 miles (51 kilometers) northeast of Kismayo.

Somali Forces Eliminate 14 Al-Shabaab Militants in Lower Juba Amid US Airstrikes Against ISIS and Al-Shabaab

US Africa Command carried out airstrikes against ISIS-Somalia, including operations on February 3 and February 1 in the Golis Mountains.

U.S. Deploys Small Military Team to Nigeria to Combat ISIS Threat

Following discussions with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the U.S. deployed a small military team to Nigeria.

U.S. Conducts Airstrike Against ISIS-Somalia in Golis Mountains and Delivers Military Equipment to Somali National Army in Middle Shabelle

The strike, authorized by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, resulted in the deaths of multiple operatives with no civilian casualties reported.

U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Militants Southwest of Mogadishu Amid Sustained Campaign

U.S. Africa Command characterized the action as essential to mitigate threats to U.S. forces and citizens abroad.

US Carries Out Airstrike In Somalia Against ISIS, Terrorist Attack In Nigeria Results In Dozens Of Casualties

U.S. Africa Command executed an airstrike on January 21 in the Golis Mountains, approximately 66 kilometers southeast of Bossaso, eliminating multiple ISIS-Somalia militants.

CENTCOM: U.S. Forces Kill Al-Qaeda Affiliate Leader Linked to ISIS Ambush on Americans in Syria

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a strike in northwest Syria on Jan. 16, that resulted in the death of a leader affiliated with Al-Qaeda who had direct ties to an ISIS terrorist responsible for an ambush which killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter on Dec. 13, 2025.

U.S. and Somali Forces Continue Airstrikes and Ground Operations Against Al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia

U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Federal Government of Somalia, has continued operations against al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia elements with a series of coordinated airstrikes and ground operations across Somalia.

U.S. and Partner Forces Execute Large-Scale Strikes Against ISIS Targets Across Syria

U.S. Africa Command and Somali Forces Launch Airstrikes Eliminating Dozens of al-Shabaab Militants in Jilib

Britain, France Carry Out Airstrikes Against ISIS Underground Facility In Syria

Britain and France have carried out joint airstrikes against ISIS tunnels and underground facilities in Syria, according to a statement by the British Ministry of Defense.

Airstrike Against ISIS in Sokoto State, Nigeria Amid Documented Violence Targeting Christians

Throughout 2025, Nigeria experienced multiple incidents of violence targeting Christian communities, with thousands reported killed in various attacks across its regions.