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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,…
The U.S. is Bombing al-Shabaab in Somalia, Again
The airstrike happened two weeks after the Pentagon said it was sending troops back to the country.
U.S. Returns Smuggled Ancient Artifacts to Libya
The United States on Thursday returned a cache of smuggled ancient artifacts to Libya as the oil-rich Mediterranean…
Man Sworn in As Libya’s New Leader Speaks Out On His Fight for Recognition
"We will not take part in any violent acts," Bashagha said.
U.S. Senate Backs $2.2 Billion Military Sale to Egypt
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who ousted the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013, has overseen a crackdown on dissent that has tightened in recent years.
Libyan PM Survives Assassination Attempt, Source Close to Him Says
Libya has had little peace or stability since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising against Muammar Gaddafi, and it split in 2014 between warring factions in east and west.