Africa

Africa 4 days ago

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 4 days ago

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.)

World Religions Christianity 5 days ago

Another Christian community at risk in Africa as extremists and war take their toll

Sudan's civil war has reportedly killed 150,000 people and displaced 13 million as Christians face daily terror. Government forces allegedly killed 11 Christians on Christmas Day.

World Religions Christianity January 21

62 Nigerian hostages rescued, 2 militants killed, army says

Nigeria's military rescued 62 hostages and killed two militants in operations across Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto states after weekend church kidnappings.

Africa January 21

Nigeria admits more than 160 Christians kidnapped as Trump calls for coordinated terror fight

Nigerian authorities have admitted that more than 160 Christians were kidnapped during worship services Sunday after initially denying the simultaneous attacks on three churches.

Discovery January 19

World's oldest poisoned arrowheads were coated with toxins from deadly onion-like plant, researchers say

The world's oldest poisoned arrows, dating back 60,000 years in South Africa, have been identified by archaeologists. The finds reveal Stone Age hunting techniques.

China January 15

China quietly builds worldwide space network, alarming US over future military power

China reportedly builds satellite facilities across Africa and Latin America, extending its Belt and Road strategy to space infrastructure development globally.

World Religions Christianity January 14

Nigeria named epicenter of global killings of Christians over faith in 2025, report says

Christians killed in Nigeria reaches alarming levels as Open Doors reports 3,490 of 4,849 Christians murdered worldwide for their faith occurred in Nigeria.

Al Qaeda in the US January 13

US launches wave of strikes in Somalia targeting ISIS, al-Shabab terror threats

U.S. Africa Command General Michael E. Langley warns of jihadi threat to homeland as airstrikes against al-Shabab and ISIS-Somalia intensify under Trump administration.

Opinion January 11

Americans can’t close our eyes to the murder of Christians in Nigeria

Nigeria's growing terrorist threat from Boko Haram and Fulani militias poses strategic challenge as Africa's largest democracy heads toward 400 million people.