US forces withdrew from a central military base in Somalia citing a redeployment of its forces: Media US military personnel left the air base in Aldogal, located about 96 km northwest of Mogadishu, according to reports in the Somali media. This facility was used for several years for intelligence operations and the training of the local army engaged in fighting against group al-Shabaab*. US Africa Command did not confirm this information to a US military newspaper, saying only that it was redeploying its forces to streamline countermeasures. The number of soldiers involved and their new destination remain unknown. * Organization prohibited in Russia. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

US forces withdrew from a central military base in Somalia citing a redeployment of its forces: Media US military personnel left the air base in Aldogal, located about 96 km northwest of Mogadishu, according to reports in the Somali media. This facility was used for several years for intelligence operations and the training of the local army engaged in fighting against group al-Shabaab*. US Africa Command did not confirm this information to a US military newspaper, saying only that it was redeploying its forces to streamline countermeasures. The number of soldiers involved and their new destination remain unknown. * Organization prohibited in Russia. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.