Africa
Who Killed 4 U.S. Soldiers in Niger?
The group, known as ISIS in the Greater Sahara, has been active in Niger for roughly two years.
Why FBI Is Probing Attack on U.S. Soldiers in Africa
Lawmakers, including John McCain, have criticized the Trump administration for not revealing details about the mission or the killings.
Is Niger Trump's Benghazi?
Senator John McCain said the Trump administration is not being upfront about what happened in Niger.
U.S. Deaths in Niger Show Trump Needs to Tackle Africa
Militant groups including ISIS and Al-Qaeda are active across Africa.
Fourth U.S. Soldier Found Dead in Niger
The deaths of these soldiers highlights America's increasing role in the fight against terrorism in Africa.
The First Humans Emerged Far Earlier than We Thought
Human remains from South Africa indicate first humans diverged up to 350,000 years ago.
Ugandan MPs Throw Chairs in Parliament Brawl
Lawmakers threw chairs and used microphone stands as weapons as a debate over removing the age limit for presidential candidates turned ugly.
China's Only Overseas Garrison Runs Live-Fire Drill
The base was established in Djibouti in July alongside growing Chinese influence in Africa.
Four Nigerian Judges Will Try 1,600 Boko Haram Suspects
The Nigerian military has been accused of arbitrary arrests and executions of people suspected of being members of the Islamist group.
Why Does President Trump's Travel Ban Include Chad?
Chad has been fighting Boko Haram and Al-Qaeda for years, but Trump says it's not playing ball with Washington.
Al-Qaeda Hostage Recounts Six-Year Desert Ordeal
Johan Gustafsson said that his captivity was something between a "prison sentence and Robinson Crusoe."
Ethiopia Bans Weapons at Festival After 2016 Stampede
Opposition activists said hundreds were killed in a stampede allegedly provoked by security forces at the Irreecha festival in 2016.
Why Cash is Still King in Africa
Mobile money has revolutionized payments in Africa, but people still trust cash more.
How to Fight Extremism in Africa's Terror Hotspot Mali
Mali has played host to a raft of extremist groups in recent years but people's reasons for joining are often the same.
Trump Just Made Up an African Country
"Nambia's health system is increasingly self-sufficient," said Trump. Only Nambia doesn't exist.
U.S. Must Work With China in Africa: U.S. Commander
China's new military base is just a few miles from the only permanent U.S. outpost in Africa.
Al-Shabab Claims Beheading of Christians in Kenya
The Kenyan county of Lamu remains under a state of emergency because of the jihadist attacks.
Where Next For ISIS As Its Caliphate Crumbles?
The group is losing in Iraq and Syria, but its toxic brand threatens countries worldwide. Here are ten most at risk.
Half a Million Ethiopians Face Saudi Arabia Expulsion
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to expel migrants working or living illegally in the kingdom.
Burkina Faso Attack: Suspected Jihadis Kill 17
People were trapped inside a Turkish restaurant as suspected Al-Qaeda affiliated jihadis opened fire.
West Africa Security Threatened by Herdsmen Militancy
The military capability of the militant herdsmen has become increasingly sophisticated.
Why Are Black Poachers Hunted as Much as Their Prey?
Should we be saving the rhinos or the poachers driving them to extinction? The answer is not as easy as you might think.
Turkey Readies Military Camp to Fight Al-Shabab Abroad
Set to open next month in Somalia, this is the second Turkish overseas military installation, after a base in Qatar.
China Opens Military Base in Africa, Close to U.S. Camp
The base is in Djibouti, where the United States has its only permanent military base in Africa.
Kashmir Has A New Insurgent Group: Al-Qaeda
The jihadi group announced its biggest-ever presence in the contested territory.
Al-Qaeda Is Hiding a U.S. Hostage in West Africa
Jeffery Woodke was abducted from his home in Niger in October.
Snapchat: Woman in Miniskirt Sparks Ire in Saudi Arabia
A young Saudi woman posted a video of herself wearing un-Islamic clothing in public.
Baboon Cuts Power to 50,000 People Near Victoria Falls
The baboon survived the shock, according to authorities.
Eritrea: Can You Travel to Africa's Hermit Kingdom?
The capital, Asmara, is now a world heritage site. But will more people visit Africa's most secretive state?
Why Is China Setting Up a Military Base in Africa?
China says the military move is one of peacekeeping, not aggression.