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U.S. Kills Three Terrorists in ‘Self Defense’ Airstrike, Officials Say
By: Micaela Burrow, Daily Caller News Foundation U.S. forces killed three al-Shabaab terrorists in a “self defense” airstrike…
January 24, 2024
Religious Freedom Advocates Demand Answers on State Department’s Exclusion of Nigeria, India from Persecution List
A group of international religious freedom experts are calling for Secretary of State Antony Blinken to testify at a congressional hearing about the State Department's decision to exclude Nigeria and India from a list of nations where severe violations of religious freedom are occurring.
January 18, 2024
Terror Groups and China Thrive, U.S. Influence Declines, Amidst African Instability
Africa faces rising violence as Al-Qaeda- and ISIS-affiliated groups exploit regional instability; threatening security forces, civilians, and economic development, while reducing U.S. influence.
January 15, 2024
Blinken Rejects Calls to Add Nigeria to Blacklist
By: Susan Crabtree The Biden administration has rejected recommendations from dozens of leading human rights, religious freedom, and…
January 8, 2024
Nearly 200 Reportedly Massacred in Nigerian Christian Villages
Since 2009, at least 52,250 Nigerian Christians have been killed, according to a report released in April.
January 2, 2024
U.N. Warns Disease Outbreak in Libya’s Flooded East Could Spark ‘a Second Devastating Crisis’
Officials warned Monday that a disease outbreak in Libya’s northeast, where floods have killed thousands, could create “a…
September 19, 2023
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Sign Mutual Defense Pact
The military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger signed a mutual defense pact over the weekend, establishing…
September 19, 2023
Libyan Flood Death Toll Hits an Estimated 6,000 as Rescue Efforts Ramp Up
The official Libyan flood death toll rose to an estimated 6,000 Wednesday as rescue and aid operations ramped…
September 14, 2023
U.S. Military Resumes Drone, Manned Counterterrorism Missions Out of Niger Bases
The U.S. military has resumed flying drones and manned aircraft out of air bases in Niger more than…
September 14, 2023
Taiwan President Arrives in Eswatini to Visit Last African Ally
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrived on Tuesday in Eswatini, Taipei’s last African ally, saying the island will continue…
September 6, 2023