U.S. Forces Collaborate with Somali Government in Strategic Fight Against al Shabaab

Introduction:

In a notable escalation of efforts to address terrorism in the Horn of Africa, Somalia’s Federal Government has significantly intensified its military operations against the militant organization al Shabaab, with essential backing from U.S. forces deployed in the area. This collaborative effort, as highlighted in an Africom report, seeks to dismantle an insurgency that has afflicted Somalia for over ten years, posing threats not only to national security but also to regional…