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US Expands Military Base in Kenya as It Escalates Air War in Somalia

by Dave DeCamp | Feb 1, 2026

The US has begun a $70 million military construction project to expand a runway at the Manda Bay airbase in Kenya near the Somali border as it continues to significantly escalate its air war in Somalia. US and Kenyan officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on...

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Blinken Warns African Countries Against Doing Business With China

by Dave DeCamp | Apr 27, 2021

The US views China’s infrastructure projects as a threat to American influence

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Al-Shabaab: Kenya Attack Revenge for Trump’s Jerusalem Policy

by Jason Ditz | Jan 16, 2019

Al-Shabaab: Kenya Attack Revenge for Trump’s Jerusalem Policy | At least 21 killed, but 50 remain unaccounted for after chaos

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One US Soldier Killed, Four Wounded in Somalia Fight Against al-Shabaab

by Jason Ditz | Jun 8, 2018

One US Soldier Killed, Four Wounded in Somalia Fight Against al-Shabaab | US troops came under mortar fire during operation

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Report: 63 Kenyan Troops Killed as al-Shabaab Overruns Somalia Base

by Jason Ditz | Jan 15, 2016

Report: 63 Kenyan Troops Killed as al-Shabaab Overruns Somalia Base | Al-Shabaab says they captured dozens of heavy vehicles

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US Kills Over 30 ‘Militants’ in Somalia Drone Strike

by Jason Ditz | Jul 16, 2015

US Kills Over 30 ‘Militants’ in Somalia Drone Strike | Kenya claims ‘several masterminds’ among the slain

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Al-Shabaab Attacks Kenya University, Killing at Least 147

by Jason Ditz | Apr 2, 2015

Al-Shabaab Attacks Kenya University, Killing at Least 147 | Kenya president urges calm as siege shocks country

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Kenyan Troops Raid Somalia, Kill 100 Over Saturday Bus Attack

by Jason Ditz | Nov 23, 2014

Kenyan Troops Raid Somalia, Kill 100 Over Saturday Bus Attack | Deputy president says slain were militants and ‘sympathizers’

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Somali Militants Kill 49 in Raid on Kenyan Coastal Town

by Jason Ditz | Jun 16, 2014

Somali Militants Kill 49 in Raid on Kenyan Coastal Town | Gunmen attack tourist town, burning down hotels

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Western Interests May Keep Kenya’s Leader Out of ICC

by Jason Ditz | Oct 9, 2013

Western Interests May Keep Kenya’s Leader Out of ICC | Kenyatta faces ‘crimes against humanity’ charges

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