US beefs up muscle in Somalia fight
30 March 2017
President Donald Trump has given the US military greater authority to attack militants in Somalia.
The US provides military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabab, an al-Qaeda affiliate, which is waging an armed insurgency in the country.
The head of US forces in Africa had asked for more flexibility and faster responses.
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