Somalia: U.S. Vows to Enhance Fight Against Al-Shabab Despite Loss of Soldier

The U.S. military vowed on Saturday to enhance fight against terrorism posed by al-Qaida and its affiliate, al-Shabab as well as the threat posed by the IS in Somalia despite the killing of its soldiers on Friday.

Thomas Waldhauser, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command, said its special forces will continue to partner with African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to degrade terrorist threat posed by the extremist groups in the Horn of Africa nation.

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