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Nigerian pastor highlighted by Trump says he’s next after militia kills his relatives

July 22, 2026

Nigerian pastor highlighted by Trump says he’s next after militia kills his relatives

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo says Fulani militia killed nine of his family and now threatens his life as the State Department condemns Christian persecution.

African growth boom follows Trump push to replace aid with trade

July 16, 2026

African growth boom follows Trump push to replace aid with trade

Despite predictions of collapse after USAID cuts, sub-Saharan Africa is outpacing Asia in growth forecasts, fueled by trade and private investment.

Another US citizen tests positive for Ebola virus while working in Congo amid record outbreak

July 11, 2026

Another US citizen tests positive for Ebola virus while working in Congo amid record outbreak

A second U.S. citizen tested positive for Ebola while working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid the outbreak.

South African World Cup player dead at 25 just weeks after tournament appearance

July 11, 2026

South African World Cup player dead at 25 just weeks after tournament appearance

Jayden Adams, who played for South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than two weeks ago, suddenly died earlier this week, the country's soccer federation announced.

Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

July 7, 2026

Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

New evidence from South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave suggests early human ancestors were using fire as far back as 1.79 million years ago, researchers say.

Messi, Argentina avoid a shocking upset in wild knockout stage match against Cape Verde

July 3, 2026

Messi, Argentina avoid a shocking upset in wild knockout stage match against Cape Verde

Lionel Messi's historic 20th World Cup goal wasn't enough as Cape Verde twice equalized before an own goal in extra time sealed the win for Argentina.

Red-state capital city sparks conservative fire over Somali flag-raising at city hall: ‘Excuse me?’

July 1, 2026

Red-state capital city sparks conservative fire over Somali flag-raising at city hall: ‘Excuse me?’

Columbus, Ohio, faces backlash after city hall raises the Somali flag for Somali Independence Day, drawing criticism amid America 250 celebrations.

Thousands of police deployed across South Africa as deadly anti-immigration protests spread to multiple cities

June 30, 2026

Thousands of police deployed across South Africa as deadly anti-immigration protests spread to multiple cities

Thousands of police deployed across South Africa as deadly anti-immigration protests spread across multiple cities, with looting and clashes reported.

Trump gets major win against China in African rare earth minerals race

June 23, 2026

Trump gets major win against China in African rare earth minerals race

Trump administration backs American mining company Virtus Minerals in the DRC to counter China's control of critical cobalt and copper supply chains.

African and Caribbean leaders call for payments, debt cancellation, formal apologies over slavery

June 20, 2026

African and Caribbean leaders call for payments, debt cancellation, formal apologies over slavery

African and Caribbean leaders adopted a 19-point reparations plan in Ghana demanding financial compensation, debt cancellation and formal apologies.