Africa - Page 9

January 13, 2026

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.

January 11, 2026

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.

January 8, 2026

Christians targeted in systematic kidnapping campaign in Nigeria by jihadi herdsmen, experts say

One Nigerian church paid $205,000 ransom for 50 kidnapped members as Fulani militants allegedly wage economic jihad against Christians in Middle Belt.

January 4, 2026

Massacre at Nigerian market leaves more than 30 dead as gunmen torch stalls, kidnap others

Armed attackers killed more than 30 people and kidnapped others during a violent market raid in Nigeria's Niger state, police said.

January 3, 2026

Israel shuts door on Turkey in Gaza as Trump praises Erdogan, plays down clash

Israel is blocking any Turkish military role in Gaza as President Donald Trump praises Turkey's president and works to manage rising tensions over Gaza, Syria and other issues in region.

January 3, 2026

ALEX BERENSON: Minnesota learned the hard way that tribes don't vanish at the border

Here's how African tribal loyalty systems recreated themselves in the US with devastating consequences for Minnesota's federal and state welfare programs.

January 2, 2026

Driver charged after crash that injured boxer Anthony Joshua, killed two friends

Authorities said the driver involved in a crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his friends was charged with dangerous and reckless driving in Nigeria.

December 31, 2025

Two African nations ban American citizens in diplomatic tit-for-tat following Trump admin move

Two West African nations issue travel bans on American citizens in retaliatory diplomatic move, following expansion of Trump administration travel restrictions list.

December 29, 2025

Boxing star Anthony Joshua's friends identified as victims in deadly car crash

Anthony Joshua's friends were identified as the victims in a car crash in Nigeria that left the boxer injured on Monday, the country's president said.

December 29, 2025

Trump targets ISIS in Nigeria amid warnings Sahel region is becoming ‘epicenter of terrorism’

President Donald Trump ordered Christmas airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, targeting ISIS terrorists near the Niger border after attacks on Christians.