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March 17, 2026

Deadly blasts at market and hospital raise fears of renewed Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria

Nigeria suicide bombings in Maiduguri killed at least 23 people and wounded over 100 others in deadly attacks targeting a hospital and market Monday night.

March 10, 2026

Iran regime cited as Trump admin set to designate Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood a terror group

Trump administration designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization amid Sudan's civil war that has seen thousands of deaths and millions of displacements.

March 1, 2026

New 'hell heron' Spinosaurus species found in remote Sahara 70 years after fossil clue

Scientists have discovered Spinosaurus mirabilis, a massive "hell heron" dinosaur that rivaled T. rex and hunted fish in ancient waters some 100 million years ago.

February 22, 2026

'It's hidden': Female genital mutilation and the secret shame of Minnesota's Somalis

Minnesota has zero convictions for female genital mutilation despite hundreds of thousands at risk nationwide and the state's large Somali population.

February 22, 2026

Somali Survivor in Minnesota Speaks Out on Female Genital Mutilation

A Minnesota-based survivor says female genital mutilation remains a hidden issue carried in shame and silence, making detection and prosecution difficult.

February 22, 2026

Americans warned of al Qaeda-linked terrorist presence in popular vacation getaway

The U.S. Embassy reissued a "Level 2" travel advisory for Côte d'Ivoire, warning travelers of increased crime, terrorism threats and piracy risks in the popular destination.

February 22, 2026

Turkey's growing reach in Africa seen complicating US strategy, analysts warn

Turkey's expansion into Africa through commerce including military sales reportedly challenges U.S. interests as ongoing conflicts create new opportunities for Ankara.

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."