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U.S. Military Kills Senior Islamic State Official in Somalia
U.S. special operations forces have killed a senior Islamic State group official and 10 other terrorist operatives in…
South Africa Defends Planned Military Drills with Russia and China
South Africa’s foreign minister on Monday deflected criticism of joint military drills planned with Russia and China, saying…
Dozens of al-Shabaab Terrorists in Somalia Killed in Strike, U.S. Military Says
The self-defensive strike was conducted in a remote location by U.S. forces Friday at the request of the Somali federal government.
Russia, China to Hold Naval Drills Off South Africa
Russia and China will conduct naval drills in the Indian Ocean off the coast of South Africa next…
Official: Jihadis Abduct at Least 50 Women in Burkina Faso
At least 50 women were abducted by Islamic extremists in Burkina Faso’s northern Sahel region last week, a…
Nigeria: Jihadis Shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ Shoot, Burn Priest Alive
A group of unidentified “bandits” reportedly shouting “Allahu akbar!” shot and burned alive Father Isaac Achi on Sunday…
Islamic State Claims Church Bombing in East Congo; 14 Dead
Islamic extremists claimed responsibility for a bombing of a church in eastern Congo as authorities said Monday that…
U.S. Army Brigade in Africa Seeks to Ward Off Chinese, Russian Influence
The U.S. Army’s 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade is training militaries throughout Africa to woo countries away from…
U.S. Airstrike Takes Out Top-Ranked Al-Shabab Leader
American forces have stepped up their efforts against the terror group.
Beijing and Chinese Companies Seek to Control Africa’s Rich Lithium and Cobalt Mines
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is stepping up its efforts to seize and control Africa’s natural resources. In particular,…