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Tango0126 Jun 2014 11:23 p.m. PST

"Forces from six African countries seem determined to destroy Al Shabab, the notorious Somali militant group.

The African Union Mission in Somalia claims it just killed more than 80 Al Shabab fighters in two separate air strikes—and is also about to push the armed group out of some of its last remaining strongholds

Simultaneously, Al Shabab has said on its propaganda radio station Al Andalus that its fighters ambushed a Kenyan convoy close to the Somali border, killing 13 soldiers and destroying four vehicles…"
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zippyfusenet27 Jun 2014 4:39 a.m. PST

Al Shabab has said on its propaganda radio station Al Andalus

Ambitious wing-nuts, ain't they? Al-Andalus was Moorish Spain, to which they seem to be staking a claim.

Personal logo Legion 4 Supporting Member of TMP In the TMP Dawghouse27 Jun 2014 6:51 a.m. PST

Glad to hear the Africans as ganging up on these islamist fanatics … Hopefully the Middle East and SWA will do the same, but with the way things are going in those regions I doubt it … very, very much …

Tango0127 Jun 2014 10:55 a.m. PST

Agree with you my friend.

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Personal logo Bobgnar Supporting Member of TMP27 Jun 2014 11:57 a.m. PST

Maybe they will get after those child killing gangtsers posing as terrorists in Nigeria.

Personal logo Legion 4 Supporting Member of TMP In the TMP Dawghouse28 Jun 2014 8:43 a.m. PST

I very much hope so … but it does not look good …

Bangorstu29 Jun 2014 2:16 a.m. PST

AMISOM has some credible armies fighting for it – the Ugandans and Kenyans know what they're doing, as probably do the others.

Alas the Nigerian armed forces aren't up to that standard, and neither tare those of Niger.

Personal logo Legion 4 Supporting Member of TMP In the TMP Dawghouse29 Jun 2014 9:39 a.m. PST

AMISOM may need more "credible" forces then what is being fielded now. But glad at least some in the region appear to be somewhat up to the task …

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