Africa

Russia 1 day ago

As war losses near 2 million, Russia accused of trafficking foreign recruits from Africa, Asia

As the Ukraine war nears its fifth year, a new report alleges Russia is recruiting vulnerable foreign nationals through deceptive tactics that may amount to human trafficking.

Africa 5 days ago

100 US troops land in Nigeria as Islamic militants threaten West Africa regional security

Nigeria counterterrorism efforts receive U.S. military support as American advisers arrive to help combat Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province attacks.

Travel February 14

Woman who lived among young criminal offenders in remote area says Americans should feel 'very grateful'

A high school student in Virginia volunteered to work at a children's correctional facility and local school in a remote location — returning to the U.S. feeling "very, very grateful."

Travel February 11

CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination

CDC issues urgent travel alert for Seychelles islands due to Chikungunya virus outbreak. Travelers advised to get vaccinated and prevent mosquito bites.

Africa February 10

Kenya demands answers from Russia over recruitment of citizens to fight in Ukraine war

Kenyan Foreign Minister vowed to press Moscow for answers after Kenya estimated that about 200 of its nationals have been recruited to fight for Russia.

Africa February 6

Nigeria’s first lady says US strikes were a ‘blessing,' welcomes collaboration with Trump

Nigeria's First Lady is seeking a stronger U.S. partnership against terrorism as lawmakers debate ongoing violence affecting Christian communities nationwide.

Olympics February 5

Women's sports activists react after boxer Imane Khelif makes confession about biological sex

Imane Khelif admitted to having the SRY gene found in biological males and taking hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Olympics.

Africa February 2

Rising ISIS threats to US homeland drive AFRICOM airstrikes against terrorists in Somalia

U.S. launches massive airstrike campaign in Somalia, conducting 124 attacks in 2025 to stop ISIS threats against American homeland, officials say.

Africa January 25

After Trump strikes Islamist terrorists, US general travels to Nigeria with militants 'on the run'

Lt. Gen. John Brennan details U.S. military support helping Nigerian forces combat Islamic State and Boko Haram terrorists following strikes that disrupted terror networks.

VIDEO January 25

US, Nigeria hold security talks after Trump CPC designation

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan joined Nigerian officials in Abuja this week after Nigeria was designated a Country of Particular Concern under President Trump, for security talks. (Video: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri.)