February 20, 2026 As war losses near 2 million, Russia accused of trafficking foreign recruits from Africa, Asia As the Ukraine war nears its fifth year, a new report alleges Russia is recruiting vulnerable foreign nationals through deceptive tactics that may amount to human trafficking.
February 16, 2026 100 US troops land in Nigeria as Islamic militants threaten West Africa regional security Nigeria counterterrorism efforts receive U.S. military support as American advisers arrive to help combat Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province attacks.
February 14, 2026 Woman who lived among young criminal offenders in remote area says Americans should feel 'very grateful' A high school student in Virginia volunteered to work at a children's correctional facility and local school in a remote location — returning to the U.S. feeling "very, very grateful."
February 11, 2026 CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination CDC issues urgent travel alert for Seychelles islands due to Chikungunya virus outbreak. Travelers advised to get vaccinated and prevent mosquito bites.
February 10, 2026 Kenya demands answers from Russia over recruitment of citizens to fight in Ukraine war Kenyan Foreign Minister vowed to press Moscow for answers after Kenya estimated that about 200 of its nationals have been recruited to fight for Russia.
February 6, 2026 Nigeria’s first lady says US strikes were a ‘blessing,' welcomes collaboration with Trump Nigeria's First Lady is seeking a stronger U.S. partnership against terrorism as lawmakers debate ongoing violence affecting Christian communities nationwide.
February 5, 2026 Women's sports activists react after boxer Imane Khelif makes confession about biological sex Imane Khelif admitted to having the SRY gene found in biological males and taking hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
February 2, 2026 Rising ISIS threats to US homeland drive AFRICOM airstrikes against terrorists in Somalia U.S. launches massive airstrike campaign in Somalia, conducting 124 attacks in 2025 to stop ISIS threats against American homeland, officials say.
January 25, 2026 After Trump strikes Islamist terrorists, US general travels to Nigeria with militants 'on the run' Lt. Gen. John Brennan details U.S. military support helping Nigerian forces combat Islamic State and Boko Haram terrorists following strikes that disrupted terror networks.
January 25, 2026 US, Nigeria hold security talks after Trump CPC designation U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan joined Nigerian officials in Abuja this week after Nigeria was designated a Country of Particular Concern under President Trump, for security talks. (Video: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri.)