The Surge in Somalia: AFRICOM’s New Front and Airstrike Escalation

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Explore the dramatic surge in AFRICOM airstrikes in Somalia. Learn how U.S. Africa Command is escalating operations against al-Shabaab and ISIS in the Horn of Africa.

The Surge in Somalia: AFRICOM’s New Front and Airstrike Escalation

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