Africa

Discovery 6 hours ago

World's oldest poisoned arrowheads were coated with toxins from deadly onion-like plant, researchers say

The world's oldest poisoned arrows, dating back 60,000 years in South Africa, have been identified by archaeologists. The finds reveal Stone Age hunting techniques.

China 3 days ago

China quietly builds worldwide space network, alarming US over future military power

China reportedly builds satellite facilities across Africa and Latin America, extending its Belt and Road strategy to space infrastructure development globally.

World Religions Christianity 4 days ago

Nigeria named epicenter of global killings of Christians over faith in 2025, report says

Christians killed in Nigeria reaches alarming levels as Open Doors reports 3,490 of 4,849 Christians murdered worldwide for their faith occurred in Nigeria.

Al Qaeda in the US 5 days ago

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.

Opinion January 11

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.

World Religions Christianity January 8

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.

Africa January 4

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.

Turkey January 3

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.

Opinion January 3

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.

Boxing January 2

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.