Africa
Death toll in Nigeria mosque attack rises to 50, dozens of civilians abducted
Aminu Ibrahim, a lawmaker representing Malumfashi, the town attacked in Nigeria's northwest Katsina state, said at least 30 people were killed and 20 others burned alive.
Congo massacre of Christians spotlights rising ISIS influence in central Africa - analysis
From Gaza to Congo: How demographics drive conflict and suffering - opinion
More than 60 migrants die as boat sinks off Yemen, dozens missing
ISIS-backed rebels kill 38 people in a church in Congo, several still missing
The assault in Komanda, a city in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, this Sunday left 15 injured and several people still missing.
ICC convicts two militia leaders of persecuting Muslims in Central African Republic
Judges said Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona, a former football executive, and militia commander Alfred Yekatom helped to lead a campaign of violence against Muslim civilians.
The mysterious ghost elephant no one believed still existed
For years there was no sign of it, but a new photo reveals: It might not be too late to save a species of elephant once thought to be a legend.
France ends permanent troop presence in Senegal
"Today's transfer of Camp Geille marks a new stage in the evolution of the partnership between our two armed forces," General Pascal Ianni said.
Trump asks Liberian president where he learned English, his country's official language
"Such good English," Trump told Liberian President Joseph Boakai. "Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?"
Israel Allies Foundation launches six new caucuses in Africa
In the wake of Israel's 12-day war with Iran, the Israel Allies Foundation is capitalizing on growing diplomatic momentum by expanding its influence with the addition of six new caucuses in Africa.
The strangest attraction you’ll encounter in the middle of the desert
It’s pink, solar-powered, waiting for you in the heart of a dry desert, and it’s packed with cold drinks – completely free. If that sounds like a mirage, wait until you hear who put it there.
Hezbollah’s presence in Africa poses a direct threat to American interests - opinion
The United States should capitalize on its newly assertive global image to push back against Iranian influence in Africa, starting with Hezbollah’s footprint in the DRC.
Sudan gold mine collapse kills 11 in Red Sea state
Sudan has been plagued by economic instability and political turmoil since the 2021 military coup and subsequent civil conflict.
Ethiopia is the leader in African green development - opinion
Ethiopia’s green legacy initiative is setting a powerful example for climate action, with millions of trees planted and a bold vision for a sustainable future in Africa.
Changes in tectonic plates: Africa on the path to splitting in two
A dramatic transformation of the Earth's surface: In the Afar region of Ethiopia, the ground beneath our feet is stretching and tearing at a rate of 16 millimeters per year
