Militants Attack U.S. Base In Kenya

The US Africa Command confirmed an attack by Al Shabab at Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya, which was repelled with the help of Kenyan defense forces. Both parties reported damage to infrastructure and equipment, and security measures are ongoing. The US Africa Command emphasized the importance of maintaining a US presence in Africa to counter Al Shabab's efforts to remove Western influence and further its jihadist agenda.

What was the location of the Al Shabab attack on U.S. troops?

• Mogadishu

• Manda Bay Airfield

• Dar es Salaam

• Nairobi

Which forces collaborated to repel the Al Shabab attack?

• US Africa Command and Kenyan Defense Forces

• NATO and African Union

• US Marines and British Army

• UN Peacekeepers and Kenyan Police

What was acknowledged by both parties after the attack?

• No casualties reported

• Complete destruction of the airfield

• Damage to infrastructure and equipment

• No damage occurred

Why is US presence in Africa considered important according to the US Africa Command's director of operations?

• To promote tourism

• To counter Al Shabab's influence

• To support local businesses

• To establish new military bases

What is one of Al Shabab's goals as mentioned in the transcript?

• To build educational institutions

• To increase trade with the West

• To remove Western influence

• To promote cultural exchange