U.S to continue to fight al-Qaeda, al-Shabaab & ISIS, AFRICOM Commander says

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U.S to continue to fight al-Qaeda, al-Shabaab & ISIS, AFRICOM Commander says

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) On the aftermath of 9/11 nineteenth anniversary, the commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRIOM), Gen. Stephen Townsend has vowed to continue fighting al-Qaeda, al-Shabaab and the Islamic State (ISIS) in the world.

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Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, presents a coin to a service member who is helping to train Somali forces in in Somalia. (PHOTO/AFRICOM).

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) On the aftermath of 9/11 nineteenth anniversary, the commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRIOM), Gen. Stephen Townsend has vowed to continue fighting al-Qaeda, al-Shabaab and the Islamic State (ISIS) in the world.

He said the anniversary of the tragic attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001, serves as a reminder of the unfortunate reality that terrorism remains a fact in our world. He pointed that it requires 'a resolute and sustained attention and efforts'.

"There are terrorists who wake up every morning thinking of ways to attack our way of life and rob our people and partners of the future they deserve; violent extremist organizations are a common threat and enemy we share with our African and international partners," Gen. Stephen Townsend said.

The September 11 attacks, often referred to as 9/11, were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 targeting New York City. The attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries, and substantial long-term health consequences, in addition to at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. It is the single deadliest terrorist attack in human history.

In his statement, the AFRICOM head said al-Qaeda uses the African continent as a sanctuary and to regroup, but their ambitions are broader than the African continent.

"Al-Shabaab, a terrorist organization aligned with al-Qaeda has expressed their intent to do harm to Americans," the AFRICOM commander adds.

"U.S. Africa Command continues the fight against al-Qaeda and its affiliates across the African continent, protecting the American people as well as our African and international partners," he says.

"Our resolve remains strong. We are not tired. We will continue to stand watch and fight when necessary to ensure groups like al-Qaeda, al-Shabaab, and ISIS cannot bring harm to Americans or our Allies at home and abroad."