LIVE: Trump Ramps Up US Strikes on ISIS-Somalia in "Self-Defence" | Firstpost Africa | N18G

Описание: Under the Trump administration, US military engagement in Somalia has escalated dramatically, with airstrikes targeting ISIS-Somalia and Al-Shabaab increasing twelvefold compared to 2024 figures. In January 2026 alone, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) launched 26 strikes, a pace far exceeding previous years. A top official at the US Africa Command, Lt. Gen. John Brennan, has justified the surge as "self-defence," aiming to dismantle terror networks plotting against the US homeland and to secure access to the region’s untapped critical minerals. He made these remarks in an exclusive interview with Fox News. However, this military intensification stands in sharp contrast to the administration’s domestic policy. While Washington has claimed its military campaign benefits the region by reclaiming territory from insurgents, President Trump has simultaneously unleashed harsh rhetoric against the Somali people and revoked Temporary Protected Status for Somali Americans.

Also on the show:
Russia Accuses France’s Macron, Ukraine of "Sponsoring Terror in Africa"
Algeria, China Tie-Up Revives North Africa’s Largest Iron Ore Deposit
TikTok Star Khaby Lame’s Billion-Dollar Valuation Faces Tough Questions

---

Trump Somalia Airstrikes | US Military Somalia | AFRICOM Airstrikes | Trump Foreign Policy | ISIS Somalia | Al Shabaab | Firstpost Africa | Alyson Le Grange | Africa | Global South | Geopolitics | Military Coup | Environment | Climate Change | Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News

#trump #somalia #usmilitary #africom #airstrikes #firstpostafrica #africa #alysonlegrange #globalsouth #militarycoup #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews

Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel.

Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.
   / @firstpost  

Follow Firstpost on Website:
https://www.firstpost.com

Follow Firstpost on Instagram:
  / firstpost  

Follow Firstpost on Facebook:
  / firstpostin  

Follow Firstpost on X:
  / firstpost  

Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp:
https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...