France Kills ISIS Militant Linked to Niger Giraffe Park Attack Operatives from France’s anti-insurgent force Operation Barkhane struck Soumana Boura, an ISGS leader, in a fatal airstrike.
1,000 National Guard Soldiers to Deploy to Africa as Mid East Wars Wind Down It is unclear if the 1,000 Guardsmen is an increase in the Pentagon’s force in Africa, or if those troops are replacing...
Ethiopia to US: Stop Spreading 'False Information' about War Some Ethiopians were outraged when a U.S. Embassy security message warned its citizens of possible terrorist attacks.
French Military Denies Injuring Protesters in Burkina Faso Many people in Burkina Faso are angry that the former colonial power is not doing more to protect them in its five-year fight...
Top US Diplomat Warns Russian Group Not to Interfere in Mali As he wrapped up his tour of Africa, Blinken said it would be “unfortunate” if Russia's Wagner Group became active in Mali.
Blinken, in Kenya, Seeks to Cool Regional Crises Blinken began his Africa tour in a nation with its own turbulent history of democracy.
Russia, West Clash Over Russian Military Presence in the CAR It maintains a ceiling of 14,400 military personnel in the U.N. mission until Nov. 15, 2022.
US Orders Some Employees to Leave Ethiopia as War Escalates Ethiopia’s government declared a national state of emergency as rival Tigray forces and allied fighters seized key cities.
Oil Tanker Explodes in Sierra Leone, Killing at Least 92 Sierra Leone’s National Disaster Management Agency is working tirelessly in the wake of the emergency.
UN Report Says Ethiopia's War Marked by 'Extreme Brutality' The investigation was hampered by authorities’ intimidation and restrictions.
8,500 US Troops Put on Alert for Possible Deployment as Ukraine Crisis Deepens The alert order was issued to units now in the U.S. that would be part of a NATO force if the alliance decides to activate a...
Army: Man Who Breached Gate, Tried to Ram Police Shot Dead The shooting happened early when the man drove toward Fort Knox police officers after initially fleeing from them.
House Approves Bill to Automatically Enroll Vets in VA Health Care Supporters of the bill touted it as a common sense measure that will help ease the transition to civilian life.
F-35 Crash Off Carl Vinson Is the Ship's 5th Major Mishap in 2 Months The accident left seven sailors injured while the pilot safely ejected and was later recovered.
Details Emerge in Deadly Rollover Crash that Led to Charges Against Driver as Marines Identify Victims The Marine Corps identified the two Marines who lost their lives as Lance Cpl. Jonathan Gierke and Pfc. Zachary Riffle.
