Several social media platforms and websites had reported that US military conducted air strikes in Somalia. But in a statement on Tuesday, the US Africa Command said it did not conduct air strikes on Somalia. On February 27, the Pentagon said it wants to expand its military in a bid to fight terror groups linked to al Qaeda, particularly al Shabaab which is wrecking havoc in Somalia. The US Department of Defence said it wants to put its forces closer to the fight against al Shabaab to avert attacks that may be planned against America. More on this: US to boost Somali military operation against al Shabaab

Source: The Star April 18, 2017 10:52 UTC