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Africa October 25

Trump administration works to break China’s rare earth mineral stranglehold on Africa

Trump administration works to counter China's rare earth mineral dominance through new African partnerships, targeting countries like Tanzania and Angola.

Africa October 22

Expert warns critical hours slipping away as kidnappers likely to move US missionary in Niger

American missionary kidnapped near Niger's presidential palace as security expert warns first 48 hours critical for rescue from ISIS-controlled territory.

State Department October 22

American missionary kidnapped in Niger by suspected Islamist militants, sources say

Suspected Islamist militants have kidnapped an American missionary in the West African nation of Niger, U.S. official sources told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.

New York City October 22

New York City ICE raid nets 9 arrests of illegal aliens from West Africa, 4 protesters also arrested

An ICE operation in New York City resulted in the arrests of nine migrants from West Africa who were in the U.S. illegally, Homeland Security said.

ISIS News & Updates October 19

Russian mercenaries replace Western forces as ISIS surges across Africa's Sahel region

Analysts say Russian mercenaries focus on mineral extraction rather than security in Sahel countries after U.S. and French military withdrawal from the region.

World Politics October 14

African island nation plunged into political chaos as president flees country, military seizes control

Madagascar's president fled the country, and the military is taking over, according to an Associated Press report about the African nation.

Opinion October 12

I was kidnapped by Boko Haram, and survived. No thanks to the West's silence

I escaped Boko Haram but millions of others won't, unless the West finally acts. This is the genocide you’re not hearing about -- Nigeria’s war on its Christians

Africa October 7

Cruz clashes with Nigeria over his claims 50,000 Christians killed since 2009 in religious violence

Ted Cruz threatens to hold Nigerian officials accountable for alleged mass killings of Christians, while Nigerian government officials deny the claims.

Travel September 29

Wealthy Americans ditch US for 'golden' visas in increasingly unexpected regions

Wealthy Americans shift their focus from European "golden" visas to Latin America, Asia and Africa for secondary citizenship and residency programs amid growing demand.

Media September 27

Bill Maher claims slaughter of Christians in Nigeria being ignored because 'the Jews aren't involved'

"Real Time" host Bill Maher said the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria is being ignored because "the Jews aren't involved," and Rep. Nancy Mace agreed that coverage is lacking.

World Religions Christianity September 14

‘God have mercy on us’: Sudan’s Christians struggle to survive under siege

Sudan's 2 million Christians face severe persecution and food shortages during the civil war, with some forced to eat animal feed and grass to survive.