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al Shabab

Coverage of al Shabab in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 1 · 16:36 UTCMost recent: Aug 1 · 11:23 UTC
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African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somaliaorganization1U.S.organization1Kampalaplace1Tom Canettiperson1Joint Special Operations Task Force-Somaliaorganization1U.S. Africa Commandorganization1Dagvin Andersonperson1Donald Trumpperson1Abu-Bilal al-Minukiperson1Somaliaplace1ISISorganization1Mogadishuplace1Lake Chad Basinplace1
Recent coverage
  • SECURITYAug 1 · 11:23 UTCFRANCE 24
    African Union mission in Somalia in question after US funding to end

    The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) faces uncertainty as the US ends its funding by year's end, prompting discussions among African nations in Kampala about the mission's future. The mission aims to combat Al Shabab, and a refugee in Somalia described displacement caused by the group.

  • SECURITYJun 1 · 16:36 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    US military seeks cultural advisors in Somalia amid regional strikes

    The U.S. special operations task force in Somalia is seeking three cultural and political advisors to support missions amid a 75% force reduction in the region over the past decade. Despite the drawdown, the U.S. conducted 124 airstrikes against militants in Somalia in 2025, up from 10 in 2024, while intelligence gaps have worsened due to reduced troop presence.