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December 12, 2025

As world fixates on other wars, Sudan sees 12 million forcibly displaced in devastating conflict

With 12 million displaced and little global focus, Sudan faces a worsening catastrophe as Rep. Chris Smith calls for a worldwide response and an immediate end to fighting between armed groups.

December 11, 2025

Minnesota investigation: The shadowy money system Somalis rely on — and terrorists can exploit

Minnesota's $1 billion welfare fraud schemes spark federal investigation into hawala money transfers potentially benefiting al-Shabaab terrorist group.

December 9, 2025

‘Depart immediately’: State Department warns Americans as al Qaeda threatens to overrun African nation

Islamist JNIM fighters have surrounded Mali's capital Bamako, blocking fuel supplies as the West African nation faces potential jihadist takeover within weeks.

December 8, 2025

Hundreds of mutilated bodies found in suspected Nigerian organ-harvesting ring

High Chief Stanley Oparaugo is wanted by Nigerian police after authorities discovered more than 100 mutilated corpses in a suspected organ-harvesting operation.

December 7, 2025

Nigeria secures release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from Catholic school after weeks in captivity

Nigeria secured the release of 100 abducted schoolchildren from Niger state after month-long ordeal, amid ongoing persecution concerns against Christians.

December 6, 2025

Inside ‘Little Mogadishu’: Minnesota’s beleaguered Somali community under a cloud of fraud and Trump attacks

Cedar-Riverside in Minneapolis, nicknamed 'Little Mogadishu,' reflects the cultural transformation brought by Minnesota's Somali population.

December 4, 2025

Trump hosts 'Washington Accords' Rwanda-Congo peace deal signing, vows US rare earths purchases

President Donald Trump signs Washington Accords peace deal with Rwanda and Congo leaders, securing rare earth mineral access while ending decadeslong regional conflict.

December 4, 2025

Somalis live in constant fear, danger as disturbing reality hovers over their daily lives

Al-Shabab generates over $150 million annually through extortion and taxation in Somalia, where both Islamic State and al Qaeda operate, according to the State Department.

December 4, 2025

Somali terror groups loom as Mogadishu powers new growth

Markets, traffic and street vendors paint a picture of daily urban life in Somalia's capital city. (Reuters/Anadolu Agency.)

December 3, 2025

Trump admin targets anti-Christian violence with new visa crackdown policy following Nigeria attacks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces policy allowing State Department to deny visas to individuals involved in religious freedom violations globally.